The partnership will initially focus on the defence needs of Poland and Norway, particularly in safeguarding national and allied infrastructure along NATO’s eastern flank. Both companies cite a rising global demand for robust and scalable counter-drone systems.
Kongsberg, a leading Norwegian defence company, brings decades of experience in medium and short-range air defence systems, including C-UAS technologies. Advanced Protection Systems contributes its expertise in radars and battlefield-tested anti-drone systems such as FIELDctrl and SKYctrl.
“With the dramatic rise in drone-based threats, especially on the battlefield and in critical infrastructure protection, the need for robust, battlefield-proven C-UAV systems is no longer optional – it is mandatory and urgent,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
“The partnership with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is another step in strengthening Europe’s counter-drone capabilities,” stated Maciej Klemm, Co-Founder and CEO of Advanced Protection Systems. “By combining our battlefield-proven FIELDctrl radars and SKYctrl C-UAV systems technologies with KONGSBERG’s decades of experience in air defence, we are creating solutions that are not only highly effective but also fully interoperable within NATO.”
Under the agreement, the companies will jointly pursue C-UAS opportunities, propose integrated solutions, and share sensitive technical and business knowledge. This collaboration is intended to deliver high-performance and interoperable systems capable of meeting urgent security needs.
The move underscores Poland’s growing role as a regional centre for counter-drone innovation and reinforces Norway’s contribution to European air defence integration. Both firms stress their commitment to NATO-aligned industrial cooperation to enhance the continent’s security architecture.
