Kongsberg Defence Systems
Norway-based Kongsberg produces the NASAMS air defense system in collaboration with Raytheon. Additionally, it manufactures Naval Strike Missiles, integrated combat systems, torpedoes for submarines, secure communication solutions for naval vessels, PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Stations, and advanced Artillery Fire Control Systems.
Lithuania Buys Kongsberg's NASAMS Air Defence Systems
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed a contract with Lithuania for the delivery of additional NASAMS air defence systems. As part of this €193 million contract, Lithuania will also upgrade...
KONGSBERG to Upgrade Norway’s Ula-Class Submarines
Kongsberg has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to extend the operational life of Norway's Ula-class submarines. The contract, valued at approximately NOK 436 million (about $41 million),...
Kongsberg to Build New Missile Production Facility in Virginia
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (KONGSBERG) is establishing a new missile production facility in James City County, Virginia, to produce Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) and Joint Strike Missiles (JSM). KONGSBERG will invest...
Australia Orders Kongsberg's Joint Strike Missiles for F-35A Fighters
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract with Australia to deliver the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for the F-35A. The Australian defense ministry said in an
Canberra to Invest A$850 Million In Kongsberg's Australian Missile Facility
The Australian Government has announced an A$850 million investment in a new missile facility to be built by Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence in Williamtown, New South Wales. The factory, KONGSBERG's first...
Norway Orders NASAMS Air Defense Systems for $450M
Norway has ordered new NASAMS air defense systems from Kongsberg worth approximately NOK 4.8 billion ($450 million)
Germany Allocates Funds for German-Norwegian Supersonic Missile Development Project 'Tyrfing'
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag
Kongsberg Opens New Norwegian Missile Factory
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) officially opened its new missile manufacturing plant in Kongsberg, Norway, today, where the company will produce its Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and Joint Strike Missile...
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AeroVironment Inc
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