Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace

🤝 Just announced – Lithuania acquires more NASAMS air defence We have signed a contract with the Ministry of National Defence in the Republic of Lithuania for the delivery of more NASAMS air defence systems. The EUR 193 million contract will provide Lithuania with the latest technology and increased air defence capabilities. As part of the contract, Lithuania will also upgrade parts of the NASAMS equipment the country acquired in 2017. The acquisition follows the orders placed in December 2023 to increase the number of NASAMS fire units providing Lithuania with the most modern and advanced air defence system. “KONGSBERG sees increased demand from existing NASAMS users to upgrade and expand their NASAMS assets. The NASAMS system is an important defence capacity given the geopolitical situation in the world. The contract with Lithuania also strengthens the country's partnership with NATO,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. Previously, Lithuania’s Ministry of Defence has purchased NASAMS missile launchers for donation to Ukraine, where the system has contributed to the protection of people and critical infrastructure. 🔗 Read the press release here: https://brnw.ch/21wNrBV #NASAMS #AirDefenceSystems #ProtectingPeopleandPlanet

Strengthening our production capabilities for advanced defence solutions 🌏 Over the past few years, we have focused on transforming our production centre in Kongsberg, Norway, into a key driver for advanced defence solutions. Recently, we celebrated the opening of our newly expanded facilities, which have significantly enhanced both the size and efficiency of the industrial park, Campus Arsenalet. The expansion project, initiated in 2021, has been carried out in three phases, beginning in the autumn of 2022: the Logistics Hub, the Nexus Missile Factory, and the Aerostructures Expansion. “The next step will be the relocation of RWS production to PROTECTOR in 2025, marking the completion of the co-location," says Terje Bråthen, Executive Vice President of Aerostructures & MRO at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace #DefenceSolutions #Expansion #DefenceIndustry

VANGUARD Systems – Ensuring mission success ✅ Adaptable and affordable, the VANGUARD maritime system is designed to fulfill every role necessary for achieving a comprehensive understanding and enabling effective action. The effective area covered by VANGUARD is the combined areas of the host ship and the UAVs/USVs acting in manned, remote or autonomous modes. The Combat System extends from Self Defence to medium range Air Defence and long-range Surface Warfare. The host ship is designed for Organic Vehicle launch and recovery in high sea states, and the mission bay is optimised with elevator and handling system to ease preparations for new tasks and maintenance of equipment. VANGUARD combines world class expertise in Naval Systems Integration from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, ship design expertise from the most challenging waters in the world by Salt Ship Design AS and ship equipment from Kongsberg Maritime which has proven its quality from more than 18 000 ships around the world. 🔗 Read more about VANGUARD System: https://brnw.ch/21wLnnT #VANGUARD #Maritime #Innovation

During exercise #REPMUS24, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, in collaboration with GEOMETOC Center of Exellence, developed a data dissemination tool for Rapid Environment Assessment (REA) products, completing the REA doctrine of tasking, collecting, processing, and disseminating. The tool increased the number of products downloaded by the exercise participants by one order of magnitude. In addition, by leveraging Collaborative Autonomy Tasking Layer (CATL), every Commander Task Unit and Commander Task Element received notifications when new REA products were available, thus accelerating the information dissemination across all warfare cells. Working alongside NATO STO-CMRE - Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation, we have validated the systems engineering approach from model to message generation for the upcoming STANAG 4817. Tracks from the Kongsberg SeaTex drone detection radar were successfully translated and distributed to all task units. In partnership with Kongsberg Geospatial, we will continue supporting REA and GEOMETOC by providing the data dissemination tool for the next year, enabling participants to access and explore all REA data collected during exercise REPMUS24. In addition, we will offer open-source tools to support the model-based systems engineering approach in the development of STANAG 4817. #WeAreNATO #MaritimeUnmannedSystems #StrongerTogether #InnovationNATO Marinha Portuguesa - Página Oficial

#NOMADS – Closer to the frontline We are proud to present our latest air defence system – National Manoeuvre Air Defence System (NOMADS). Developed for Forsvaret - Norwegian Armed Forces, NOMADS represents a groundbreaking innovation within its segment. NOMADS is tailor-made to protect manoeuvring army forces, transportation routes, command centres, and logistical areas in a dynamic land combat environment. 🎯 Highly mobile 🎯 Designed for excellent off-road mobility 🎯 Autonomous and network capabilities 🎯 Integrated with NASAMS and other air defence systems “It is mobile, armoured, and provides protection against fire. It has its own effector and sensor and can operate both autonomously and within a network of other mobile units. This comprehensive package is unique; currently, no one else offers this, making us the first in the world,” says Bart Van Zutphen, Project Manager at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. 🔗 Read more about NOMADS here: https://brnw.ch/21wNiCP #AirDefence #DefenceIndustry #Innovation

Eye for electronics? 👁️ Working in electronics development at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace offers numerous opportunities to learn and grow, with many exciting new projects on the horizon. Electronics engineers are pivotal in the development of new technology, overseeing the process from conceptualisation to the final product. They ensure that electronic systems operate efficiently, safely, and reliably. The responsibilities encompass a range of activities, including system and architecture development, concept creation, specification, and design work. Here, you will find one of Norway’s largest professional environments for electronics—and it’s about to get even bigger. 🔗 Secure yourself a spot on the team: https://brnw.ch/21wNhnq #JoinUs #ElectronicsEngineer #ProtectingPeopleandPlanet

With an estimated success rate of 50-70% for inaugural flights, the Ariane 6 launch is a milestone for the history books 🚀 "I wasn’t prepared for just how emotional and significant the moment would be when the rocket launched, and the successful outcome became a reality," says Simen Reynolds von der Lippe, project engineer at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. Through the maiden flight of Europe’s next-generation Ariane rocket, European access to space has been fully restored. As a key industrial partner, we’re proud to have played a part in this significant milestone. Ariane 6 is a European expendable launch system operated by Arianespace and developed and produced by Ariane Group on behalf of the European Space Agency - ESA. Having played a vital role in more than 100 successful launches with 135,000 kg of mechanisms delivered, KONGSBERG is now taking its contributions to the next level with the Ariane 6 program. 🔗Read the full article here: https://brnw.ch/21wNeNN #Ariane6 #SpaceExploration #Innovation

Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Richard Marles, and Norway’s Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram, highlighted the increasingly strong bonds between the two countries when they visited our new missile factory 🤝 KONGSBERG has been at the heart of the growing relationship between Australia and Norway in recent years. We recently opened a new facility in Adelaide, while the Australian government recently announced that it will invest in a new missile factory in Newcastle, north of Sydney. “We’ve signed up with KONGSBERG as a strategic partner in terms of building Australia's own Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise,” said Minister Marles, adding: “Obviously, we're on other sides of the world but we share values, we share a great strategic alignment, we have a high level of trust and it's really opening the door for a much greater engagement in our bilateral relationship.” Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, welcomed ministers Marles and Gram and gave them an update on industrial developments and a tour of the Arsenalet site, which included the new missile factory, the mobile #NOMADS air defence vehicle as well as #NASAMS air defence. #Collaboration #MissileFactory #DefenceIndustry

The need for qualified aircraft mechanics is increasing As part of our Aerostructures & MRO department, Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services AS specialises in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft, helicopters, engines, components, and field equipment for Forsvaret - Norwegian Armed Forces and other military and civilian customers. In response to this growing demand, the recent approval from Østfold County Council to establish a national aviation programme at Malakoff Upper Secondary School is vital for addressing future industry needs. This new aviation programme will offer 28 student placements, which over time, will help boost both the expertise and capacity at Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services. "Apprentices are the future, and by investing in them, we are investing in our own future," says André Jægtvik, president of Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services. The announcement took place at Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services' facilities in Rygge, Norway, with the Minister of Education, Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram, local mayors, the county mayor, and leadership in attendance. Defence Minister Gram emphasised how this initiative will further support the F-35 programme and strengthen the Royal Norwegian Air Force’s operations at Rygge. #AircraftMechanics #AviationProgramme #F35programme

Norway's first student satellite has completed its final orbit 🌍🛰️ SelfieSat is Orbit NTNU's very first project – a groundbreaking satellite developed, built, and operated entirely by the students themselves. The goal? To learn as much as possible about satellites and space technology. Over the course of two years, SelfieSat delivered 118 complete space selfies. In September this year, Orbit received the final signal as SelfieSat completed its last orbit around the Earth. “The satellite has been an extensive and challenging project that has brought space a little closer to Earth. It has taught us to develop creative solutions, never give up despite the circumstances, and treat every challenge as a learning opportunity,” says Victoria, Chief Marketing Officer at Orbit. Since the establishment of Orbit in 2018, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has been a proud sponsor, offering both financial backing and technical expertise. Alongside KSAT – Kongsberg Satellite Services, we have supported and encouraged Orbit as they set ambitious goals and, more importantly, their journey towards achieving them. 🔗 With SelfieSat completed, Orbit is gearing up for exciting new projects – learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wN4Pn #OrbitNTNU #SelfieSat #Satellite