UK Tests Helicopter-Drone Tactics in Norwegian Fjord Drills
The UK Royal Navy’s Wildcat helicopter crews have trained alongside unmanned aerial systems during the three-week Tamber Shield exercise in Norway’s fjords, focused on countering high-speed littoral threats.
Malaysia Seeks $251M From Norwegian Firm Over Scrapped Missile Deal
Malaysia is seeking more than $251 million in compensation from a Norwegian company over a scrapped deal to supply a missile system for new warships, the defense minister said Tuesday.
Malaysia PM Says Norway Missile Export Halt ‘Unacceptable’
Malaysia said Norway's decision to revoke export approvals for a naval strike missile system for its warships is "unacceptable."
Norway Allocates $304M for Ukraine Patriot Interceptor Supplies
Norway has announced 2.8 billion kroner ($304 million) in support of the PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) initiative.
KNDS, RITEK Open Leopard 2A8 Tank Factory in Norway
KNDS Deutschland and automotive servicing company RITEK have inaugurated a new manufacturing center for the Leopard 2A8 main battle tank in Levanger, Norway.
Raytheon Lands $833M US Navy ESSM Block 2 Deal for 12-Nation Consortium
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon an approximately $833-million contract modification to produce additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 assemblies and associated containers for 12 countries.
Global Combat Ship Program Expands to Four Members With Norway Entry
Norway has officially joined the user group under the Global Combat Ship program, a multinational defense alliance to build up to 34 modern surface combatants for the UK, Australia, and Canada.
Rheinmetall Plans Satellite Test Facility in Norway
Rheinmetall has taken a step toward building a satellite processing and test facility in northern Norway through a new agreement with the municipality of Andøy.
Indra to Equip 6 More Type 212CD Submarines With EW, Radar Systems
Indra is set to equip an additional six Type 212CD submarines with its electronic warfare (EW) and radar systems under a new contract signed with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
UK Tracked 3 Russian Subs in Alleged N. Atlantic ‘Covert’ Op
The UK said it had tracked and deterred three Russian submarines on an alleged month-long "covert operation" in the North Atlantic.
Nordic Firms Deploy Extended Reality Military Training Platform for Ukraine
Varjo has partnered with Fynd Reality to supply extended reality hardware for a training program supporting the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Norway Selects Salt, Kongsberg to Design New Standardized Vessel Class
Norway has contracted Salt Ship Design and Kongsberg for the design and concept development of a new standardized naval vessel class.
UK, Norway Pursue Joint Commando Craft Program for Coastal Ops
The UK and Norway are considering a joint acquisition of a fleet of high-speed, armed commando craft to support littoral operations.
V-BAT VTOL Drone Faces Arctic Fury in Breakthrough Demo
Shield AI has put its V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drone to the test in the Arctic, pushing the aircraft through freezing temperatures and rough maritime weather without requiring any modifications.
Kongsberg’s North-Seeking Navigation Lets Drones, Subsea Vehicles Ditch GPS
Kongsberg is advancing GPS-free navigation by turning small, micro-electromechanical systems into north-seeking devices.
Norway, UK Ink Helicopter Pact to Boost Naval Integration in High North
Norway and the UK have signed a cooperation agreement permitting British military helicopters to embark on Norwegian Armed Forces warships and deploy from the service’s installations.
Teledyne and Norwegian Firm Explore Vehicle-Based Drone Deployment
US firm Teledyne FLIR Defense and Norwegian defense tech company STORM Adapt Group have entered into a collaboration to explore vehicle-based drone deployment solutions.
Norway Unveils Containerized Mobile Command-and-Control Solution
Norwegian firm Cyviz is pushing tactical command forward with a containerized command-and-control system designed to speed decision-making in complex battlefield environments.
UK Leverages Drones to Move Gear Across Extreme Arctic Terrain
The UK Royal Marines has achieved a series of operational firsts with heavy-lift drones during a deployment in Norway.
Kongsberg to Upgrade Norway’s Skjold-Class Fast-Attack Vessels
Norway has contracted Kongsberg to upgrade the combat system aboard the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Skjold-class fast attack vessels.
Kongsberg Sharpens Underwater Ears With Upgraded ‘Listen’ System
Kongsberg is taking underwater sensing to a new level, potentially reshaping how naval forces gather critical intelligence below the surface.
Norway, Germany to Deepen Defense Cooperation
Norway and Germany have signed a new bilateral defense framework formalizing closer military and industrial cooperation.
Malaysia to Receive Naval Strike Missiles in March as Navy Replaces Exocets
Malaysia will receive Norway’s Naval Strike Missile in March as part of a phased acquisition to replace the Royal Malaysian Navy’s 29-year-old Exocet MM40 Block 2 stock.
NATO Launches ‘Arctic Sentry’ Mission After Greenland Crisis
NATO on Wednesday said it had launched a new mission to bolster security in the Arctic, in a move to assuage US President Donald Trump after he backed off claims on Greenland.
