Kongsberg Unveils NOMADS Air Defence System
Kongsberg has added the fully mobile NOMADS short-range air defence system after its long history with the medium-range NASAMS.
Norway News
Land
Weapon / Missile
Weapon / Missile
Norway to Extend its Air-to-Air Range: AIM-120C-8
The State Department has approved a possible FMS to Norway of AIM-120C-8 Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.94 billion.
Air
The U.S. Trains F-35 Pilots on Maintenance
The U.S. will train its F-35 fighter pilots on basic level aircraft maintenance to enhance the deployability of the fighters.
Defence Politics
Norway Declares its Long-Term Defence Plan
The Norwegian Government proposes to parliament an increase in defence spending of approximately 60 billion USD over the next 12 years.
Weapon / Missile
Norway Orders New NASAMS AD Systems
Following the supply of older NASAMS to Ukraine, Norway will refresh its inventory of NASAMS air defence systems with new versions.
Navy / Maritime
Norway Seeks Partners for the New Frigates
Norway is seeking international partners to join its frigate programme to replace the Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Norway Allows Direct Arms Sales to Ukraine
The Norwegian government has authorised the direct sale of weapons and defence equipment to Ukraine, effective January 1, 2024.
Navy / Maritime
West Wants to Violate the “Montreux Convention”
The United Kingdom and Norway tried to break the Montreux Convention that blocked the entry of foreign military vessels into the Black Sea.
Air
Navy / Maritime
Norway Postpones P-3 Orion Delivery to Argentina
Norway has reportedly delayed the delivery of P-3 Orion aircraft to Argentina as Buenos Aires has not made the first instalment of the payment.
Weapon / Missile
New Anti-Ship Missile from Norway and Germany
Norway and Germany started the development of a new SuperSonic Strike Missile (3SM). Norway's Kongsberg leads the program.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Poland Buys Four Additional NSMs Worth $ 1.5 Billion
Poland purchased four additional Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) from Kongsberg Defence worth $1.5 billion.
Land
Norway Orders Armoured Recovery Vehicles
Norway ordered seven armoured recovery vehicles (ARVs) from US Company Miller Industries Towing Equipment with a total value of 4.3 million Euros.
Ammunition
Norway Arms F-35 with GBU-53/B
The U.S. will sell Small Diameter Bomb II to Norway for an estimated cost of $293 million. Norway will use these bombs in its F-35A fleet.
Bilateral Relations
Air
U.S. Approves; Norway Sells F-16s to Romania
Following U.S. approval, Norway sold 32 F-16 fighter jets to Romania, costing $418 million.
