The Ukraine conflict has fundamentally validated two cornerstone air defense systems: Norway’s NASAMS and America’s PATRIOT. Continue reading NASAMS vs PATRIOT: Complementary pillars of NATO air defense
Eastern European countries saw the Russian threat coming and consistently documented this in official documents from the early 2000s. Western European powers were overly optimistic and had to dramatically correct course, first in 2014 and then sharply in 2022. Continue reading European views on the Potential for Conventional War and the Need for Ground Based Air Defenses, 2000–2025
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The NASAMS and IRIS-T SL systems represent distinct approaches to modern air defense, with NASAMS emphasizing network-centric flexibility and IRIS-T SL prioritizing precision and mobility. Continue reading IRIS-T SL vs. NASAMS: Air Defense Systems Comparison
NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) er et mobilt, modulært middelsrekkende luftvernsystem utviklet i samarbeid mellom Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace og Raytheon Missiles & Defense. Systemet ble operativt i 1998 og har siden blitt en sentral komponent i luftforsvaret til flere nasjoner. Continue reading NASAMS luftvernsystem
The Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) is a highly adaptable, medium-range air defence system developed in collaboration between Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. First operational in 1998, NASAMS has since become a crucial component of air defence strategies for multiple nations. Continue reading NASAMS Air Defence System
The public debate surrounding Norway’s air defense capabilities and requirements is ongoing. However, it is crucial to clarify the terminology often used in these discussions. Continue reading Understanding Long-Range Air Defense: A Norwegian Perspective
NOMADS (National Maneuverable Air Defense System) is a tailored air defense system designed to protect forces and maneuver axes during a dynamic and contested land warfare environment. The system combines mobility, firepower, and protection to meet the needs of mobile mechanized units. Continue reading NOMADS Air Defence System
NOMADS (Norsk manøverbart luftvernsystem) er et skreddersydd luftvernssystem designet for å beskytte styrker og fremrykningsakser underveis i et dynamisk og omstridt landkrigsmiljø. Systemet kombinerer mobilitet, ildkraft og beskyttelse for å møte behovene til mobile mekaniserte enheter. Continue reading NOMADS luftvernsystem
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. Continue reading Norway Signs Contract to Purchase NASAMS Equipment for Up to Four Batteries
Norge har signert en kontrakt med Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) for å kjøpe mer NASAMS-luftvern til en verdi på 2,3 milliarder kroner, i tillegg til en fastprisopsjon på mer luftvern til 2,5 milliarder kroner. Continue reading Norge inngår kontrakt på kjøp av NASAMS-utstyr for inntil fire batterier
