• Land Warfare

  NASAMS fires AIM-9X Sidewinder in test

  24th June 2019

  Testing carried out by Raytheon and the Royal Norwegian Air Force has confirmed the ability for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) to engage …

• Military Logistics

  Kongsberg acquires AIM Norway

  3rd June 2019

  Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has completed the acquisition of Aerospace Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Norway, Kongsberg announced on 29 May. The company announced in December 2018 …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Military version of Kongsberg's IRIS UxS announced

  29th May 2019

  Kongsberg Geospatial is set to introduce a new multi-domain control system for coordinating the use of UAS in the battlespace, the company announced on 27 …

• Training

  ITEC 2019: More RAN bridge business for Kongsberg

  9th May 2019

  Kongsberg Digital has signed a contract for a delivery of two new K-Sim Full Mission Bridge (FMB) simulators for delivery to the Royal Australian Navy’s …

• Naval Warfare

  USMC to get Naval Strike Missile

  10th May 2019

  Raytheon will integrate the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) into the US Marine Corps' existing force structure, the company announced on 7 May. The work will …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Kongsberg Geospatial releases IRIS UxS 2.0

  26th April 2019

  Kongsberg Geospatial has released IRIS UxS 2.0, an upgraded version of its IRIS UxS fleet control station and airspace management system, the company announced on …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Kongsberg, MicroPilot integrate technologies

  24th April 2019

  Kongsberg Geospatial’s IRIS UxS fleet control station (FCS) has been integrated with MicroPilot’s MP2x28 series autopilots, the company announced on 16 April. The integration will …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  TASA orders Sounder USV

  16th April 2019

  Kongsberg has received its first order for the new Sounder multipurpose USV system from TASA, a fishing firm in Peru, the company announced on 9 …

• Land Warfare

  First look: 50mm chain gun firing at Arizona Bushmaster trials (video)

  12th April 2019

  The 2019 Bushmaster live fire demonstration was held at the 'Big Sandy' test range, Arizona. It provides international attendees with a first look at a …

• Naval Warfare

  LIMA 2019: Malaysia awards only one LCS missile contract

  28th March 2019

  Malaysia’s six Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) will be armed with Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) anti-ship missiles and VL MICA surface-to-air missiles. However, while a deal …

• Land Warfare

  Australia to receive new air defence capability

  27th March 2019

  The Australian government has announced that it will purchase a new short-range air defence capability to protect its forces from modern airborne threats. The new …

• Defence Notes

  Kongsberg signs JSM contract with Japan

  15th March 2019

  Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract for initial deliveries of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for Japan’s F-35 fighter aircraft fleet, the company …

• Naval Warfare

  Helge Ingstad decision due before summer

  21st March 2019

  The Norwegian MoD will make a decision on the future of the recently salvaged frigate Helge Ingstad once a report on its state has been …

• Naval Warfare

  LIMA 2019: Malaysia’s LCS is notable absentee

  26th March 2019

  Two years ago, at LIMA 2017, Boustead promised that the first 3,100t Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) would ‘definitely’ be …

• Naval Warfare

  Kongsberg equipment for South African Navy

  4th March 2019

  Kongsberg Maritime, through its partner Unique Group, has been selected to deliver an integrated hydroacoustic and bridge system technology package for the South African Navy’s …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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

• 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, ...

• 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 ...

• 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.

• 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 ...

• 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.

• 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.

• 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, ...

• 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.

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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, ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...