Kongsberg to Upgrade Norway's NASAMS

April 10, 2015

KONGSBERG has signed a contract worth 168 MNOK to supply communications equipment and integrate this into Norway`s NASAMS air defence system. This includes equipment for secure IP communications between all elements in NASAMS. This IP solution is in operational use by international customers, it is proven and has demonstrated high performance and stability.

Deliveries are scheduled over a period of 2 years. Several subcontractors will be involved.

NASAMS is produced by KONGSBERG and Raytheon and is the most sold air defense system in NATO in recent years. NASAMS is the backbone of Norwegian air defence for many years to come.

“We are pleased that the Norwegian Armed Forces execute these upgrades making NASAMS the most modern and advanced air defense system in the world”, says Eirik Lie, Executive Vice President, Kongsberg Defence Systems.

Source : Kongsberg Gruppen