KNDS and RITEK open Leopard 2A8NO production facility in Norway as first tanks delivered to Norwegian Army
KNDS Deutschland and Norwegian partner RITEK have opened a new production facility for the Leopard 2A8NO in Levanger, Norway.
Norway receives first Leopard 2A8 tanks at Rena camp as part of Army modernisation under NATO targets
Two of Norway’s first new Leopard 2A8 NO main battle tanks have arrived at Rena camp in Østerdalen, marking a key step in the modernisation of the Norwegian Army.
Ukraine and Norway launch joint drone production programme with first deliveries expected this summer
Ukraine and Norway have launched their first joint production programme for Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles, with several thousand medium-range strike drones set to be manufactured in Norway for delivery to Ukrainian forces.
Norway joins UK, Canada and Australia in Type 26 frigate partnership under Global Combat Ship programme
Norway has formally joined the Royal Navy, Canada and Australia in the Global Combat Ship User Group, expanding cooperation on a programme that could deliver up to 34 warships.
Rheinmetall, Andøy municipality sign agreement to advance satellite test facility project in northern Norway
Rheinmetall and Andøy Municipality in Norway have signed a Letter of Intent to support the planned development of a satellite test center.
Hanwha Aerospace advances Norwegian industrial cooperation and outlines Chunmoo delivery under long-range artillery deal
Hanwha Aerospace has held a series of kick-off meetings with Norwegian defence industry partners as part of its industrial cooperation commitments under the Chunmoo Gungnir multiple rocket launcher system contract with Norway.
Norwegian Armed Forces upgrade simulation capabilities with BAE Systems VBS4 under multi-year training agreement
The Norwegian Armed Forces have selected an enterprise licence upgrade to VBS4, a virtual training and mission rehearsal system developed by BAE Systems’ OneArc division.
Norway to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP with additional NOK 115 billion under long-term plan
The Norway government has announced plans to allocate an additional NOK 115 billion to its Long-term Defence Plan, increasing overall spending and adjusting priorities.
Kongsberg and Salt Ship Design selected to develop standardised vessel concept for Norwegian Navy fleet
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Salt Ship Design have been awarded a contract to design a new class of standardised vessels for the Norwegian Navy.
Kongsberg expands operations with new Fredrikstad site and increased engineering recruitment
Kongsberg Gruppen is expanding its operations in Fredrikstad, marking its first presence in the city. The company plans to hire around 30 engineers as part of the new establishment.
U.S. Marine Corps test integrated Arctic operations model during NATO Cold Response 26 exercise in High North
U.S. Marines have concluded their participation in Norway’s Cold Response 26 exercise, testing a new model of integrated operations for NATO in the Arctic.
Kongsberg secures NOK 2 billion contract from Lockheed Martin to supply components for F-35 fighter jets
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin valued at approximately NOK 2 billion to supply components for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme.


