Kongsberg’s NASAMS and NOMADS air defence systems tested in NATO’s Formidable Shield 2025
More than a dozen NATO allies are currently participating in Formidable Shield 2025, the largest live-fire air missile exercise at sea in Europe this year.
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Ukrainian NASAMS operators shoot down 11 Russian cruise missiles in under two minutes
Ukrainian air defence forces using NASAMS systems intercepted 11 Russian cruise missiles in less than two minutes during a recent mass aerial attack.
Lithuanian Government allocates additional €187.7 million for Vilkas Vehicles and NASAMS systems
The Lithuanian Government has approved an allocation of €187.7 million from borrowed funds for the accelerated procurement of critical military equipment.
NASAMS air defence system proves highly effective in Ukraine, Norwegian official confirms
Colonel Per Steinar Trøite, head of Norway’s support for the international air defence coalition for Ukraine, has provided new details on the combat performance of the NASAMS air defence system.
Norway extends air defence mission in Poland to support Ukraine
Norway has announced an extension of its air defence mission in Poland, with Norwegian NASAMS air defence forces remaining in Rzeszów until the summer.
Ukraine and Norway’s Kongsberg to enhance air defence cooperation
Minister Umerov highlighted the growing partnership with Kongsberg, which, alongside American company Raytheon, supplies NASAMS air defence systems to Ukraine. These systems have been instrumental in protecting Ukrainian cities from aerial attacks during the ongoing conflict. The discussions focused on improving the effectiveness of NASAMS by incorporating domestic Ukrainian air defence capabilities. Both parties …
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Historic strengthening of Norwegian air defence with new NASAMS contract
Norway has taken a significant leap in strengthening its air defence capabilities by signing a contract with Kongsberg for the delivery of two additional NASAMS air defence batteries.
Norwegian NASAMS systems deployed to protect key NATO logistics hub in Poland
The Norwegian air defence system, NASAMS, is now on standby at Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport in Poland. This marks the beginning of Norway’s contribution to NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence operations.
Norway deploys F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defence systems to Poland
Beginning in December 2024, Norwegian forces will protect the airspace over Rzeszów airport, a key transit point for civilian and military supplies destined for Ukraine.
NASAMS air defence system donated by Canada arrives in Ukraine
A National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), donated by Canada, has arrived in Ukraine to strengthen the country’s air defence capabilities.
Kongsberg secures contract to deliver NASAMS and NOMADS systems to the Netherlands
Kongsberg has signed a contract with the Dutch government to supply NASAMS and NOMADS air defence systems.
Norway doubles NASAMS spare parts inventory to boost air defence readiness
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have signed a contract to double the spare parts inventory for NASAMS system.