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Air Warfare
Norway completes F-16 sale to Romania
12th June 2023
Romania will replace its ageing fleet of Soviet MiG-21 fighters with Lockheed Martin F-16 jets bought from Portugal and Norway.
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Training
Updated: Elbit departs Project Selborne submarine training, Metaverse VR steps in
2nd June 2023
Metaverse VR has been chosen to transform submarine training for the Royal Navy as part of Project Selborne.
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Land Warfare
Australia orders more Bushmaster 4x4 vehicles from Thales in vital orderbook boost
18th May 2023
Australia has ordered dozens more Bushmaster vehicles to replenish army stocks, providing a much-needed boost to the manufacturer's backlog.
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Defence Notes
Malaysia’s military acquisition mayhem and malfeasance (Opinion)
15th June 2023
Malaysia has succeeded in producing some prime examples of unsuccessful military procurements and corruption. Unfortunately, it is the Malaysian Armed Forces that bears the consequences.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IMDEX 2023: Saildrone ‘well equipped’ to support Asia-Pacific needs
2nd May 2023
Saildrone is aggressively scaling to meet global demand for its uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs).
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Naval Warfare
Kongsberg provides propulsion for Philippine patrol vessels
7th March 2023
Kongsberg will supply six sets of Controllable Pitch Propeller systems to Hyundai Heavy Industries for Philippine Navy OPVs.
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Land Warfare
Norwegian NASAMS to join Ukraine's air defences
14th March 2023
Norway will supply two NASAMS air defence missile firing units, adding to two supplied by the US last autumn.
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Land Warfare
RBSL cuts metal for first British Army Boxer vehicle
28th March 2023
RBSL has declared the achievement of an AFV industrial capacity and intended to ramp up production at its Telford site to 50 Mission Modules a year for the British Army's Boxer armoured vehicle programme.
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Defence Notes
What has the US learned from the Ukraine war about missile defence?
13th April 2023
After analysing the conflict, the Pentagon intends to upgrade systems and accelerate both acquisition of new sensors and technologies and their integration with its equipment in addition to improving the procurement process.
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Training
Kongsberg Digital joins Royal Navy Selborne training programme
15th February 2023
Kongsberg will join the Capita-led Team Fisher on Project Selborne, providing a new suite of navigation simulators for training Royal Navy sailors.
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Naval Warfare
Kongsberg tapped to provide propulsion solution for Italy's new sub rescue ship
15th February 2023
Kongsberg will supply electric propulsion technology and other systems for the Italian Navy's Special and Diving Operations - Submarine Rescue Ship programme.
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2023: Amphibious Patria 6x6 vehicle goes on show
24th February 2023
6x6 Armoured Wheeled Vehicle is seen as natural complement to Patria's larger 8x8 design.
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2023: Arquus pitches upgraded VBL vehicle at export market
20th February 2023
Alongside a VBL upgrade package similar to that carried out for the French Army, Arquus is also displaying an enhanced new-production variant of the 4x4 armoured vehicle.
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Air Warfare
Patria OPTIME ensures fleet performance in all conditions over the entire lifecycle (Sponsored)
28th February 2023
Smarter sustainment and ultimate availability: Patria OPTIME combines robust engineering and maintenance expertise with data analysis in a unique way for the sustainment of various kinds of fleets. It ensures that customer fleets are always ready for operations – with optimal costs.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall wins major work order for US Army remote weapon stations
18th January 2023
The agreement with CROWS prime contractor Kongsberg will extend Rheinmetall's involvement with the programme for another five years.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Mid-Shore Multi Mission Vessels [Canada]
Canada is seeking to procure six Mid-Shore Multi Mission Vessels (MSMMVs) to replace its mid-shore science vessels as well as address existing capability gaps within the ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Mid-Shore Multi Mission Vessels [Canada]
Canada is seeking to procure six Mid-Shore Multi Mission Vessels (MSMMVs) to replace its mid-shore science vessels as well as address existing capability gaps within the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
V-Bat 128 [Canada]
Programme Background Requirement Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) was seeking a platform for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) that would significantly expand its surveillance range ...
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Corvettes, OPVs
Large Standard Vessels [Norway]
Programme Background Requirements In the 2023 Military Advice of the Chief of Defence, Gen Eirik Kristoffersen suggested that Norway should renew its maritime surface structure by ...
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Fighter - multirole
Ex-Norwegian F-16AM [Romania]
Programme Background According to the Norwegian MoD, the F-16AM/BMs have been in service for 40 years. The first aircraft will be delivered in 2023 and ...
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OPVs
Medium Standard Vessels [Norway]
Requirements In the 2023 Military Advice of the Chief of Defence, Gen Eirik Kristoffersen suggested that Norway should renew its maritime surface structure by rationalising ...
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Minehunters, OPVs
Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) Programme Block II [UK]
Background Requirements Under Block II of the RN's Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme, the UK is expected to acquire three Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) designed ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
ACV-30 (Batch 3) [USA]
Background The ACV is a family of vehicles intended to modernise the USMC's vehicle fleet, particularly the Corps' ageing AAV7 vehicles. Development of the ACV ...
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OPVs
Mid-Shore Multi Mission Vessels [Canada]
Background Requirements The MSMMVs will be between 45m and 50m in length and displace around 1,000t. They have a reported range of up to 3,000nmi ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
ACV-30 (Batch 1) [USA]
Background The ACV is a family of vehicles intended to modernise the USMC's vehicle fleet, particularly the Corps' ageing AAV7 vehicles. Development of the ACV began ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
ACV-30 (Batch 4) [USA]
Background The ACV is a family of vehicles intended to modernise the USMC's vehicle fleet, particularly the Corps' ageing AAV7 vehicles. Development of the ACV ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
VBCI (Qatar)
Programme Background The VBCI-2 was selected in preference to a competing offer comprising Patria's AMV 8x8 equipped with a Lockheed Martin turret. However, at the ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
ACV-30 (Batch 2) [USA]
Background The ACV is a family of vehicles intended to modernise the USMC's vehicle fleet, particularly the Corps' ageing AAV7 vehicles. Development of the ACV ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
ACV-30 (Batch 5) [USA]
Background The ACV is a family of vehicles intended to modernise the USMC's vehicle fleet, particularly the Corps' ageing AAV7 vehicles. Development of the ACV ...
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Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range
MSAM Replacement [Norway]
Background Kongsberg's NASAMS has been one of the export successes of recent years in the GBAD sector; however, the Norwegian Government recognises that there will ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Land: RWS
LW30/RS6
The LW30 (since rebranded RS6) is part of the Protector RWS family developed by Kongsberg. Designed to carry a heavier armament than earlier Protector systems, ...
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Land: RWS
M153 Protector (CROWS II/RS4)
The M153 Protector leverages and improves upon the technology developed for the M151 Protector RWS. Like its predecessor, it is capable of accommodating a wide ...
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Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition
XM1198 High Explosive Dual Purpose with Self Destruct (HEDP-SD)
The XM1198 High Explosive Dual Purpose with Self Destruct (HEDP-SD) is a 30mm medium calibre round manufactured by Northrop Grumman. The US Navy uses the XM1198.
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Military - UUVs
HUGIN 3000
The HUGIN 3000 is an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed by Kongsberg. The AUV is used for offshore surveying, marine research and hydrography. The system is ...
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Military - UUVs
HUGIN Superior
The HUGIN Superior is an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed by Kongsberg Maritime. The AUV is designed for government, commercial, and scientific missions.
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
MSI-91
MSI-91 is a combat management system for diesel-electric submarines. Produced by Kongsberg, it is integrated into Type 212A and U212-class submarines.
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Military - UUVs
HUGIN Edge
The HUGIN Edge is an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed by Kongsberg. The platform is intended for defence, commercial and scientific missions, including mine countermeasures, ...
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Military - UUVs
Hugin 1000
The Hugin 1000 AUV can be used for offshore surveying, MCM and rapid environmental assessment operations, marine research and hydrography. It is manufactured by Kongsberg.
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Anti-ship missiles
Naval Strike Missile (NSM)
The Naval Strike Missile (NSM) is a subsonic, sea-skimming, anti-ship and land-attack missile. The original name was the Nytt sjømålsmissil, but this was later dropped ...
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Military - USVs
Sounder USV
The Sounder USV is a multipurpose uncrewed surface vessel (USV) developed by Kongsberg Maritime in cooperation with Norsafe AS as the hull partner. The platform ...
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Land: RWS
RIwP
The Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) is a modular remote weapons station designed by Moog to counter a wide spectrum of threats ranging from enemy infantry ...
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UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed
MIDAS
The Modular ISR Data Analysis and Storage (MIDAS) is a real-time system for processing and sharing ISR sensor data for UAS manufactured by the Canadian ...
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OPVs
Vanguard
Vanguard is an OPV design developed by Kongsberg. According to the manufacturer, Vanguard can perform operations such as SAR, Harbor and Assets Protection, Subsea Survey, ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
THOR Handheld
THOR Handheld refers to the dismounted soldier variant of THOR software-defined radios, which are being developed by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace as of Q3 FY2023. It is ...
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Land: manned turrets
MCT-30/MCT-S40/RT40
The stabilised MCT-30 medium-calibre uncrewed turret was developed by Kongsberg as a replacement for the conventional crewed turrets fitted to most armoured vehicles. It is ...
