• Defence Helicopter

  AgustaWestland, Kongsberg sign co-operation agreement

  18th July 2014

  AgustaWestland has made moves to expand cooperation with Kongsberg for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of dynamic components for a range of AgustaWestland helicopters, …

• Land Warfare

  DVD2014: LAV III demonstrator from GD arrives

  26th June 2014

  General Dynamics’ new LAV III demonstrator vehicle that includes upgrades for increased mobility, firepower and protection is on display at the DVD exhibition in Millbrook, …

• Land Warfare

  DVD2014: GDUK displays Scout prototype

  26th June 2014

  The first pre-production prototype of the Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV) protected mobility reconnaissance support (PMRS) vehicle was on display at the DVD exhibition in Millbrook, …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: GDELS names IFV Piranha 3+

  17th June 2014

  An updated variant of the Piranha APC known as the 3+ is being displayed by General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) at Eurosatory. With an …

• Land Warfare

  Norway conducts NASAMS live firing demonstration

  16th June 2014

  The Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) has conducted a NASAMS demonstration at Andøya Rocket Range in northern Norway as part of an annual exercise using …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: New Piranha IFV launched

  11th June 2014

  General Dynamics European Land Systems is presenting it latest vehicle, the next generation 8x8 Piranha III wheeled infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), at the Eurosatory exhibition …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Nouvelle IFV Piranha lancé

  11th June 2014

  General Dynamics European Land Systems représente leur dernier véhicule, la nouvelle génération 8x8 Piranha III véhicule troupe à roues (IFV) à l’exposition Eurosatory à Paris. …

• Naval Warfare

  Kongsberg awarded C4I CORTEX system contract

  23rd April 2014

  Kongsberg’s C4I CORTEX system will provide the C4I infrastructure solution for the Tactical Computer System onboard the Combatant Craft Medium Mark One (CCM Mk1) vessel …

• Naval Warfare

  Finnish Navy Rauma-Class FAC upgrade complete

  19th March 2014

  The Finnish Navy has officially taken delivery of four upgraded Rauma Class Fast Attack Crafts from Patria. The delivery marks the completion of the €70 …

• Naval Warfare

  Thales details Polish Patrol Vessel contract

  14th March 2014

  Thales will supply an integrated combat system for the ORP ŚLĄZAK Patrol Vessel being built for the Polish defence force. The company announced a contract …

• Land Warfare

  Norway’s test CV90s to become full spec

  5th March 2014

  The first two CV90 pre-series test vehicles for Norway’s future fleet of CV9030 vehicles will be modified to full production specification. A spokesman from BAE …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Kongberg Hugin AUV selected for Polish Navy

  17th February 2014

  Kongsberg Maritime will supply a HUGIN 1000 MR Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) for the Polish Navy under a new contract with Remontowa Shipbuilding. The AUV …

• Land Warfare

  Boxer moves up a weight

  11th February 2014

  The Royal Netherlands Army started to receive its first operational Boxer multirole armoured vehicles from January. The Netherlands has ordered 200 Boxer vehicles estimated at …

• Land Warfare

  Defexpo 2014: Tata launches new amphibious vehicle

  6th February 2014

  Tata Motors has put its new 8x8 wheeled armoured amphibious platform on display at the Defexpo exhibition for the first time. Named Kestrel, the development …

• Land Warfare

  Sultanate of Oman selects Raytheon NASAMS

  24th January 2014

  Raytheon will supply the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) to Oman under a direct commercial sales contract worth $1.28 billion announced on 23 January. …

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 ...