Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace news, events and stories

KONGSBERG and Salt Ship Design to design Norway’s standardised vessels

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) and Salt Ship Design (‘SALT’) have jointly won the contract to design the new standardised vessels for the Norwegian Navy.

KONGSBERG expands operations in Fredrikstad, Norway

KONGSBERG is hiring approximately 30 engineers in Fredrikstad, establishing a presence in the city for the first time. 

When Technology Works as One

Behind robust missile systems lies a complex interplay of layers, signals, and details. Marte works with PCB layout, where every decision affects the product—and where technology has to work as one.

KONGSBERG secures NOK 2 billion order for deliveries to F-35 Joint Strike Fighters

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin with an expected total value of NOK 2 billion for deliveries of components to the F-35 fighter aircraft.

From Kitchen-Table Circuits to Advanced Underwater Technology

“My father worked with electronics, so I’ve been interested in it since I was quite young. I remember having a kit where I could build electrical circuits and alarms. I thought it was very cool,” he says.

Never Gets Tired of Being an Electronics Engineer at KONGSBERG

“There is an enormous range within the company and a wide variety of responsibilities. Those who start here usually stay for a long time,” says one of the experienced technical managers at KONGSBERG. 

When Every Decision Matters

In the hardware and electronics environment at Kongsberg Gruppen Naval Systems, the answer is the same every time: you do it together – with strong professional expertise, curiosity, and a clear focus on the people behind the solutions.

KONGSBERG to upgrade combat system on Skjold class

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency for upgrading the combat system on board the Norwegian Navy’s Skjold class vessels.

Germany and Sweden order KONGSBERG Remote Weapon Stations for CAVS 6x6 Programme

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract with Patria for the delivery of PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) to support the German and Swedish Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) 6x6 programmes.

KONGSBERG wins NOK 16 billion contract to deliver Counter-UAS solutions in Poland

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) and consortium partner Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a contract with the Polish Armaments Agency for the delivery of Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) to protect the country against the evolving threats from unmanned aerial platforms.

KONGSBERG reaches major milestone in Moss with more than 100 employees

KONGSBERG has rapidly established a strong presence in Moss. The site has now grown beyond 100 employees, marking an important milestone for both the company and the region. The Moss operation forms part of KONGSBERG’s long-term strategy, with clear ambitions for continued growth and no predefined limits on scale.

Japan orders more Joint Strike Missiles from KONGSBERG

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (‘KONGSBERG’) has entered a fifth follow-on contract with Japan to deliver the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for its fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft. The contract is valued at more than NOK 800 million.