KONGSBERG

KONGSBERG

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

Kongsberg, Norway

Missiles & MunitionsWeaponsCounter-UAS & Air DefenseNaval SystemsDual-use
Founded 18145000+ employeesPrime Contractor, System IntegratorSupplies Naval Forces, Homeland Security & Police, Defense Industry
Profile last updated: May 6, 2026

About

Founded in 1814, KONGSBERG is a defense prime contractor based in Kongsberg, Norway working in missiles & munitions, weapons, counter-uas & air defense +7 more.

KONGSBERG is an international technology group, founded in 1814 and headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Since April 2026 it has focused on defence, security and surveillance technology, after the demerger of Kongsberg Maritime. Its defence portfolio includes strike missiles (NSM and JSM), PROTECTOR remote weapon stations, the NASAMS air defence system, command and control systems and digital remote towers. Its Discovery division provides subsea and ocean technology such as the HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicle, sonars and sensors, while its space business covers small satellites, ground station services and satellite onboard electronics. The company reports having more than 7,500 employees in about 20 countries. It combines military and civilian expertise for defence, research and commercial applications.

Location

Kongsberg, Norway

Founded

1814

Employees

5000+

Company type

Public company

Legal name

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

Focus areas

missilesair defenceremote weapon stationscounter-dronenaval systemsunmanned underwater vehiclesspacesatellite ground services

Languages

ENNO

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Missiles & MunitionsWeaponsCounter-UAS & Air DefenseNaval SystemsUnmanned SystemsSpaceC4ISRCommunications & SATCOMRadar & SensorsMRO & Logistics

Supply-chain role

Prime ContractorSystem Integrator

What they offer

HardwareSoftwareEngineering ServicesMaintenance & Repair

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

NSM (Naval Strike Missile)

Anti-ship missile

Strike missile for ships, vehicles, helicopters and aircraft, including NSM coastal defence system.

JSM (Joint Strike Missile)

Air-launched missile

Strike missile for patrol and fighter aircraft; first export delivery to Japan in 2026.

PROTECTOR

Remote weapon station

Remote weapon stations and counter-drone system.

NASAMS

Air defence system

Integrated air and missile defence system for customers worldwide.

HUGIN

Autonomous underwater vehicle

Autonomous underwater vehicle for ocean monitoring and critical infrastructure protection.

End users

Naval ForcesHomeland Security & PoliceDefense Industry

Standards, platforms & customers

Platforms & programmes

NSMJSMNASAMS

Named customers

Norwegian Armed ForcesRoyal Norwegian NavyCanadian Coast Guard

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Norwegian Technology Awards

Norwegian Technology Awards2023Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace

Other defense companies in Norway

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