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.
Kongsberg to Provide Promas Propulsion Systems for New U.S. Coast Guard Vessels...
Austal USA has commissioned Kongsberg Maritime (KONGSBERG) to supply its Promas propulsion system for the latest vessel in the United States Coast Guard's new Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Heritage Class...
Kongsberg to Build Three Maritime Surveillance Satellites for Norway
Kongsberg NanoAvionics has won a contract to build three maritime surveillance satellites for the Norwegian Armed Forces. The data will be utilized by the Norwegian Armed Forces, as well as other...
Norway to Invest $90M to Accelerate NASAMS Production
The Norwegian government has unveiled intentions to procure essential components for NASAMS air defense systems production, aimed at improving delivery times for launcher units upon signing new contracts. The government has...
Norway to Invest NOK 941 million in Kongsberg to Increase NASAMS Production
The Norwegian government has proposed an allocation of NOK 941 million to Kongsberg, to increase the procurement of the NASAMS Air defence system for the country's armed forces. "We must enhance...
U.S. Army to Evaluate BAE Systems’ Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Turreted Mortar Prototype...
BAE Systems has delivered a prototype of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) with unmanned turreted mortar capability to the U.S
First Test of Updated AMRAAM-ER Missile from NASAMS Air Defense System
Raytheon and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, with support from the Norwegian Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Armed Forces, flight-tested an updated variant of the AMRAAM-Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) missile from a...
Spanish Navy Orders Naval Strike Missiles worth €305M for F-110 Frigates
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has been awarded a contract worth €305 million by the Spanish Navy for the supply of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) for its F-110 fleet. The F-110...
Lithuania Bolsters Air Defence with €200M NASAMS Contract
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) entered into a contract with the Lithuanian government, valued at €200 million (approximately NOK 2.3 billion), for the acquisition of additional NASAMS air defence systems
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