The Norwegian government has ordered new NASAMS air defence systems fromKongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG ), which will strengthen the country's defence capabilities to combat aerial threats. The contract has a value of approximatelyNOK 1.4 billion , with expected deliveries in 2026-2027. The contract with theNorwegian Defence Material Agency includes new multi-missile canister launchers and newFire Distribution Centers for NASAMS , replacing equipment previously donated toUkraine . The delivery will provideNorway with the latest generation of NASAMS, developed to meet current and future threats. "These are investments that secure the country. The war inUkraine has shown how important air defense is, and before Christmas the Norwegian government was able to present a record order for air defense to the Norwegian Armed Forces. We have taken extraordinary measures to speed up the acquisition. The contract for the re-acquisition of donated material is the first step," saidNorway's Defence Minister BjørnArild Gram "A state-of-the-art air defence system is strategically important forNorway's defence capabilities and is vital for safeguarding our national security interests.Norway was the first NASAMS user, and we are pleased to extend the strong collaboration with this and forthcoming deliveries," saidEirik Lie , President ofKongsberg Defence & Aerospace . The original Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, or NASAMS, was delivered to the Norwegian armed forces in the 1990s. Today there are currently 13 nations in the NASAMS user group. NASAMS' modularity and open architecture enable the continuous introduction of new technology and new capability, which ensures that the system can be adapted to new threats and missions throughout its lifetime. NASAMS is one of the most flexible solutions in the market and covers a wide range of air defence needs. "For us, it is important to supportUkraine with the necessary material, while at the same time we must ensure a well-armedNorway . This project has been completed in half the time of a normal project run thanks to good efforts from all parties, which I see as a positive development," says Gro Jære, Director of theNorwegian Defence Material Agency .KONGSBERG has invested in expanding its own production capacity, and at the same time strengthened ties with the many Norwegian and international suppliers that contribute to ensuring defence preparedness internationally.Kongsberg (OSE-ticker: KOG) is an international, knowledge-based group that supplies high-tech systems and solutions to customers in the energy, merchant, navy and defence and aerospace industries.Kongsberg has more than 12,000 employees in 39 countries and had total revenues ofNOK 31.8bn in 2022. Follow us on: kongsberg.com, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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