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

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

Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Finnish President Alexander Stubb to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (10 April 2024), just days after Finland celebrated the first anniversary of its accession to the Alliance. The Secretary-General praised Helsinki’s many contributions to NATO, saying “Finland takes security and defence seriously”. “You have long made defenceContinue Reading

From 14 to 16 April 2024, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr Mircea Geoană, will travel to Italy together with the Permanent Representatives to the North Atlantic Council. On Sunday 14 April, Mr Geoană will be in Turin, where he will have meetings, including with representatives of the Italian defenceContinue Reading