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A record 2,878 applications have been received for this year’s summer internship programme, reflecting the strong and growing interest from students and young professionals. During the internship, students work closely with experienced employees on real-world projects across KONGSBERG. They tackle challenging tasks while gaining valuable experience that reflects the breadth of our technological reach. We look forward to welcoming the new interns this summer and continuing its tradition of fostering emerging talent. #Students #Career #Technology #Internship

A delegation from the Belgian Ministry of Defence, led by Minister of Defence Theo Francken, visited KONGSBERG last week as an extension of the official state visit to Norway. The delegation, including representatives from the MOD and key Belgian defence industry partners, toured KONGSBERG’s facilities to gain insight into ongoing production and explore opportunities for strengthened industrial cooperation. During the visit, KONGSBERG signed two Letters of Intent (LOIs) with Sonaca and ScioTeq, linked to Belgium’s planned acquisition of the NASAMS air defence system. The agreements reinforce growing industrial cooperation between Belgium and Norway and reflect a shared commitment to long-term capability development. The newly signed LOIs are in addition to the three LOIs established during BEDEX – Brussels European Defence Exhibition & Conference, involving Advionics nv, Sioen Industries, and FERONYL sa. “Modern procurement must deliver military capability, yes, but it must also contribute to industrial growth, technological competence, and economic resilience,” said Øyvind Kolset, EVP Missiles and Aerospace at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. #NASAMS #Cooperation #DefenceCapability

KONGSBERG and Salt Ship Design to design Norway’s standardised vessels Forsvarsmateriell - Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency announced today that Salt Ship Design AS and KONGSBERG have been awarded a contract to develop a design concept for standardised vessels. The companies have worked closely for years to secure a Norwegian programme, while also pursuing a international opportunities. “This marks an important step forward for KONGSBERG and the Norwegian defence and maritime industry, and we look forward to contributing our expertise and technology to develop the standardised vessels of the future in Norway and internationally,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. In January, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency initiated a prequalification process for the design of up to 28 new standardised vessels for the Norwegian Navy. The current fleet of more than 10 vessel classes we be reduced to a standardised fleet to streamline operations, increase operational flexibility and extend the service life of the vessels. After two months, KONGSBERG and SALT have been selected as the winning team. 🔗 Click here to read the full press release: https://brnw.ch/21x1aqp #StandardisedVessels #Technology #Defence #Maritime

From early curiosity to advanced underwater electronics Amund’s interest in electronics began early, starting at the kitchen table in Feiring and developing from a hobby into a role in advanced underwater technology. He now contributes to the continued development of HISAS, a high-resolution synthetic aperture sonar that produces detailed images of the seabed. “The concept is that we take many images in sequence and stitch them together, as if we had a much larger sensor. The result is extremely clear underwater images,” he explains. The technology is used for applications such as inspection of oil pipelines and deep-water search operations. Previous versions of HISAS have also been used to map shipwrecks in the Oslofjord and to search for dumped ammunition. 🔗 Read more about Amund’s workday in our electronics environment: https://brnw.ch/21x18ON Photo credit: Ludvig Juvodden #ElectronicsEngineers #JoinUs #Technology

StrikeMaster combines the proven Naval Strike Missile with the Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle platform, providing a highly mobile coastal defence capability. Strong international interest means StrikeMaster will remain in Europe to support demonstrations and engagement with partners across the region. 👇 Swipe through to learn more about StrikeMaster. #StrikeMaster #NSM #CDS Kongsberg Defence Australia

We were honoured to welcome His Majesty King Philippe and Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium, together with the Minister of Defence of Belgium and representatives from the Belgian Armed Forces, to Sola, Norway. The visit provided an opportunity to present the NASAMS air defence system and provide an overview of its capabilities. Our guests showed strong interest and engaged directly with the people behind it, gaining first-hand insight into its functions. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway was also present and referred to having previously experienced NASAMS in Poland. During the visit, the programme also included a meeting with Norwegian conscripts, giving a practical perspective on how the system is operated and supported. Developed by KONGSBERG in cooperation with Raytheon, NASAMS has been selected by 15 nations, including 8 NATO allies. #NASAMS #AirDefence #DefenceSolutions

KONGSBERG expands operations in Fredrikstad, Norway About 30 engineers will be hired as KONGSBERG establishes its presence in Fredrikstad for the first time. The facility in Fredrikstad can accommodate up to 100 people and is well suited for product development, verification and testing. “The expertise these employees bring aligns well with roles in high demand at KONGSBERG. This represents an exciting opportunity to recruit a large number of highly skilled professionals at once,” says Bernhard Fog, Vice President at KONGSBERG. The establishment in Fredrikstad builds on KONGSBERG’s continued investment in Moss, where we have reached 100 employees since our start-up in 2022, with an ambition to grow to 200. 🔗 Click here to read more: https://brnw.ch/21x167N #Technology #IndustrialGrowth #Defence

🛰️ cView: Space-enabled maritime domain awareness Satellites deliver persistent, accurate visibility across vast ocean areas, providing critical insight beyond the reach of traditional surveillance systems. Through cView, KONGSBERG's platform for maritime security and maritime domain awareness, space-based intelligence is integrated with subsea and terrestrial sensor data to create a unified operational picture. By combining data from multiple domains with advanced analytics, authorities gain a comprehensive understanding of activity at sea, strengthening their ability to detect threats, assess risk, and respond effectively to illegal or suspicious activity. 🔗 Learn more about how cView and space-enabled intelligence support maritime security: https://brnw.ch/21x15Vi #Space #MaritimeSecurity #Satellites

KONGSBERG unveils sovereign satellite communications offering powered by Meridian The companies have signed an agreement to deliver government‑controlled low‑earth orbit (LEO) broadband constellations, pairing KONGSBERG’s end‑to‑end satellite infrastructure expertise - including spacecraft platforms and subsystems, secure ground stations and gateways, mission operations, systems integration, accreditation for classified programs, and assured launch access options with SpinLaunch’s highly differentiated Meridian architecture. “In a world that is both contested and constantly connected, resilient sovereign communications are essential to national security and civil preparedness," said Camilla Kiss, President of Kongsberg Discovery. By combining KONGSBERG’s full-stack space and ground capabilities with Meridian’s breakthrough communications payload and constellation design, the companies are delivering a sovereign-ready, end-to-end solution for government users. 🔗 Click here for the full press release: https://brnw.ch/21x144G Photo credit: SpinLaunch #Space #Constellation #SatelliteInfrastructure

How can we encourage more young people to choose vocational education? This was a key topic when we welcomed a delegation from the Conservative Party last week to learn more about K-tech AS and our apprenticeship model. Ola Svenneby, Mathilde Tybring-Gjedde, and mayors Line Spiten (Kongsberg) and Oda Bakke Fosen (Flesberg) joined the visit, which continued at Arsenalet, one of our production facilities, with a tour and insights into KONGSBERG’s development in recent years. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to discuss how we can work together to strengthen vocational education and meet future competence needs. We appreciate the interest and the opportunity to share experiences from a model that works – for apprentices, for industry, and for future competence needs. #Ktech #VocationalEducation #Production