Continues Supply Through 2027

Northrop Grumman has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS contracts valued at NOK1.4 billion ($148 million) for composite fuselage panels and hatches for the F-35 programme.

The agreement covers production lots 15-20 and carries a period of performance until 2027.

“Kongsberg has been a supplier to NGC and the F-35 programme for more than a decade. This agreement confirms our relationship with NGC and our position on the programme. To date, we have delivered parts for more than 1,100 aircraft. The agreement has a horizon [of] five years and gives us predictability and stability over time,” commented Terje Bråthen, EVP Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS.