The pending investment would include eight launcher units, four fire control centres for NASAMS and new missiles with various range capabilities

The Norwegian government has proposed investment plans to strengthen air defence in Norway by ordering new National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) air defence systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG).

The investment would include eight launcher units and four fire control centres for NASAMS, replacing equipment donated to Ukraine earlier this year. The Norwegian authorities are also willing to buy new missiles for air defence vehicles and three different missiles for NASAMS with various range capabilities. The missiles should be ordered directly from the supplier, Raytheon.

Now, the Norwegian Parliament will need to approve the investments. Individual contracts will be announced once they are concluded.

“NASAMS air defence is the result of the long-standing cooperation between the Norwegian Armed Forces, the authorities, research institutions and private industry, and today’s news from the Government will contribute to the further development of NASAMS,” says Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

“This is an example of the long-term commitments the industry needs to continue to increase production capacity and delivery capabilities. In recent years, KONGSBERG has invested in expanding its own delivery capacity, and at the same time strengthened ties to the many Norwegian and international suppliers that contribute to making NASAMS competitive internationally.”