On Monday (1 July 2024), NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) launched its second set of defence and security challenges in need for innovative deep-tech solutions. DIANA, NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator, launches new challenges Five new challenges have been identified in the areas of: Energy & Power;Continue Reading
The Norwegian government has ordered new NASAMS air defence systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG), strengthening the country’s defence capabilities to combat aerial threats. The contract has a value of up to approximately NOK 4.8 billion, including options, with expected deliveries from 2027. The contract with the Norwegian DefenceContinue Reading
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) today officially opened its new missile manufacturing plant in Kongsberg, Norway, where the company will produce its Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and Joint Strike Missile (JSM). The new missile factory was officially opened by Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth at a ceremonyContinue Reading
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (“KONGSBERG”) has signed an Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) with the United States Air Force (USAF) for the delivery of Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for their F-35A aircraft. The contract has a not-to-exceed value of $141 million and deliveries will start in 2026. We are very pleasedContinue Reading
I want to update you on my efforts to end the crisis in Gaza. For the past several months, my negotiators of foreign policy, the intelligence community, and the like have been relentlessly focused not just on a ceasefire that would eve- — that would inevitably be fragile and temporaryContinue Reading
On 5 – 6 June 2024, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Jens Stoltenberg, will travel to Helsinki, Finland. On Wednesday, 5 June, the Secretary General will meet with the President of the Republic of Finland, Mr Alexander Stubb. On Thursday, 6 June, the Secretary General and the President will holdContinue Reading
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract with the government of Spain to deliver the latest generation of the NASAMS air defence system as part of the Spanish Armed Forces air defence modernisation programme. The contract value is approximately EUR 410 million. «We are delighted to strengthen theContinue Reading
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met yesterday with Israeli Leader of the Opposition Yair Lapid, Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, Chief of Defense Herzi Halevi, and War Cabinet members Benny Gantz and Gadi Eizenkot to discuss the situation in Gaza and the United States’ unwavering support for Israel. (AIContinue Reading
As violent pro-Palestinian protesters are shouting their antisemitic slogans at US universities, it is time to reflect on President Joe Bidens statement regarding Passover, made only two days ago. Tomorrow night, Jews around the world will celebrate Passover, recounting their miraculous Exodus story from hundreds of years of enslavement inContinue Reading
From 19 to 26 April 2024, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr Mircea Geoană, will travel to the United States of America. On Friday 19 April, the Deputy Secretary General will travel to Washington DC, where he will attend a dinner to mark the 20th anniversary of Romania’s accession toContinue Reading