The May agreement highlighted potential areas of collaboration such as the Vanguard vessel system, strike missiles, maritime surveillance and targeting, and a strategic support partnership for Norway’s new frigates—should the UK Type 26 be selected. It also covered ship system deliveries for both British and Norwegian naval fleets.
The latest MoU broadens this cooperation to include the Air domain, targeting developments in new combat air capabilities and associated technologies. It aims to identify synergies, opportunities, and shared interests between the two companies based on their combined experience.
Key areas of interest outlined in the July agreement include training, uncrewed air systems, mission support, materials, and research and technology. These efforts are intended to open new market and customer opportunities while deepening defence ties between the UK and Norway.
“Norway and the UK, including BAE Systems and Kongsberg, have a long history of working together on defence and industrial collaboration,” said a joint statement from the companies. “These agreements will play an important role in underpinning this way ahead to deliver protection and prosperity for both Norway and the UK.”
As two of Europe’s leading defence companies, BAE Systems and Kongsberg continue to support NATO militaries and allied nations. Both firms intend to advance this partnership even further in the coming years.
