Defence ministers address strengthening NATO’s deterrence and defence, support to Ukraine
Addressing the media following the meeting, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg pointed to “historic progress” in increased defence investment.
NATO: unprecedented rise in defence spending
“In 2024, NATO Allies in Europe will invest a combined total of 380 billion US dollars in defence. For the first time, this amounts to 2% of their combined GDP," said Jens Stoltenberg
Kongsberg Discovery signs contract for the U.S. Navy’s UUV programme
Kongsberg Discovery stands out among the recipients with its contract to deliver the Hugin Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) to the U.S. military.
Rheinmetall to build new artillery ammunition plant in Germany
Rheinmetall’s new factory will make it possible to meet the Bundeswehr’s own needs through domestic production and – especially in a crisis – to assure unrestricted transfers to partner nations.
Kongsberg Gruppen achieved 28 per cent growth in revenues in 2023
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has grown significantly in recent years and has an order backlog of NOK 65.4 billion at the end of 2023.
Norway plans to boost Ukraine’s air defence with additional NASAMS systems
The Norwegian government has announced its plans to acquire an additional ten NASAMS (National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System) launch units for donation to Ukraine.
Saab reports strong performance and growth in year-end 2023 report
Group sales reached SEK 16,122 million, up from SEK 13,866 million, with an organic growth rate of 16% across most business areas.
Nexter and Safran to develop two new sights for the renovated Leclerc tank
Equipped with Scorpion vetronics, reinforced protection, a new remotely operated turret, and these latest-generation sights, the Leclerc XLR will be able to face all threats until their successors enter service.
HENSOLDT achieves order intake of EUR 1.1 billion between October 2023 and January 2024
HENSOLDT continues growth trajectory and expands production capacities.
Finnish Defence Forces to exercise defending NATO northern region together with allies
The Finnish Defence Forces will participate in the Norwegian-led exercise Nordic Response 24 to be held in the northern areas of Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
NSPA provides NATO nations with economies of scale through the consolidated procurement of anti-armour weapons
Three NATO nations have joined forces to consolidate their procurement of AT4 anti-armour weapons from swedish defence company Saab.
NH90 helicopter presented at World Defence Show 2024
NHIndustries is showcasing its advanced NH90 helicopter in its naval version, the NFH, at the World Defence Show in Riyadh.