The Kongsberg Program Agreement formalises industrial and strategic cooperation between Kongsberg Defence Australia, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and the Commonwealth of Australia. It establishes a single programmatic approach for managing a range of Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise activities.
John Fry, Managing Director of Kongsberg Defence Australia, said: “Kongsberg is proud to deepen its partnership with the GWEO Enterprise, contributing to national security, job creation and high-tech industry growth.” He added: “This long term agreement will facilitate and streamline activities with Kongsberg technology across all GWEO areas”.
Øyvind Kolset, Executive Vice President Missile and Space at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, said the agreement underlined the company’s commitment to Australia’s defence capability. “KONGSBERG is pleased to contribute expertise to Australia’s sovereign defence capability. This agreement affirms the strong and growing partnership between Kongsberg and the Commonwealth of Australia. Together, we will help grow Australia’s defence manufacturing base and strengthen allied capability,” he said.
