Europe needs to more than double (2.5 times) its current number of long-range, medium-range, and short-range air defense systems to represent a credible threshold. This is a huge task in terms of procurement and deployment. Continue reading A Wake-Up Call: Europe’s Need for Stronger Air Defences
By defining systems according to their range, the technology can be tailored to ensure that every segment of the airspace—from local to extreme distances—is adequately covered. Continue reading Defining Air Defence
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
Norway has formally requested a proposal for the Patriot missile defense system from the United States. The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency is also considering offers from other allied nations. This is to ensure they make the best decision for their defense needs by 2029. Continue reading Patriots for Norway?
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
Cracking open American field manuals reveals a crucial truth: air defense deployment isn’t random. Local commanders don’t just wing it. Instead, it resembles a wolf pack – a coordinated unit where positioning, spacing, and focus are vital. Continue reading A Concentrated Force: Air Defense’s Weaponized Fist
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
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
