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.
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
Norway Approves Additional NASAMS Air Defense Systems Donation to Ukraine
Norway has approved the transfer of additional NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine, as reported on the Norwegian government website. The donation, valued at NOK 335 million ($30 million), includes equipment...
Latvia Orders Naval Strike Missiles
Latvia and the United States signed a $105 million agreement for the acquisition of Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense Systems. Latvian Minister of Defense, Andris Sprūds, said, “Naval Strike Missile Coastal...
KONGSBERG Secures Agreement for Norwegian Frigate Support Services
Kongsberg Naval Services (KONGSBERG) has secured a strategic framework agreement with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency for operational support, maintenance, and life-extending services on Norways frigates. Under this agreement, Kongsberg will...
Kongsberg, Norway & Germany to Develop Naval 'Super Missile'
Norway, in collaboration with Germany and lead industrial partner Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG), has officially commenced the development of the next-generation strike missile. KONGSBERG, known for the current Naval Strike...
Australia Conducts First Live-fire of NASAMS Air Defense System
The Australian Army executed the inaugural live-fire test of the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) at the Woomera test range in South Australia. The firing by the 16th...
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Spain Providing Air-defense Support to Paris Olympics 2024
Spain has deployed an Anti-Aircraft Defense Unit (UDAA) equipped with NASAMS in Marseille and five canine teams in Paris to support the Paris Olympic Games, which begin today with several competitions
First Hungary-made Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle Rolls off Assembly Line
Hungary completed its first locally made Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle at the Rheinmetall factory in Zalaegerszeg, Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky
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