Norway has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) to buy more NASAMS air defense systems worth NOK 2.3 billion, with a fixed-price option for additional air defense worth NOK 2.5 billion.

This is being done to:

• Strengthen Norway’s air defense against attacks.
• Replace equipment donated to Ukraine.
• Facilitate future donations.
• Double the number of air defense batteries in Norway.

The agreement includes:

• Ordering more NASAMS launchers and fire control units.
• Pre-ordering long-lead components.
• An option to buy more air defense in the future.

Benefits of the new contract:

• Faster delivery of air defense systems to the Armed Forces.
• Increased production capacity in the Norwegian defense industry.
• Norway gains access to the latest generation of NASAMS.
• Norway strengthens its ability to defend itself against air threats.

This is a historic investment in Norwegian air defense. It will help make Norway safer and better equipped to meet future threats.

Key points:

• The contract is an extension of an earlier agreement between the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) and KDA.
• The agreement ensures that Norway will have quick access to long-lead NASAMS components.
• KDA has invested in expanding its production capacity to meet the increased demand.
• Norway is taking a leading role in the development of air defense technology.

Additional details:

• The new NASAMS systems will be delivered to the Norwegian Armed Forces over the next few years.
• The contract also includes an option for Norway to buy additional NASAMS systems in the future.
• This investment is part of Norway’s ongoing efforts to modernize its armed forces.