Kongsberg to upgrade communication equipment in Norway`s NASAMS air defense system

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Kongsberg to upgrade communication equipment in Norway`s NASAMS air defense system
KONGSBERG has signed a contract worth €19.5 million to supply communications equipment and integrate this into Norway`s NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System) medium to long range air defence system. This includes equipment for secure IP communications between all elements in NASAMS. This IP solution is in operational use by international customers, it is proven and has demonstrated high performance and stability.
     
Kongsberg to upgrade communication equipment in Norway`s NASAMS air defense systemNASAMS is a medium to long range air-defence system in service in Norwegian Armed Forces (photo: Kongsberg)
     

Deliveries are scheduled over a period of 2 years. Several subcontractors will be involved.

NASAMS is produced by KONGSBERG and Raytheon and is the most sold air defense system in NATO in recent years. NASAMS is the backbone of Norwegian air defence for many years to come.

“We are pleased that the Norwegian Armed Forces execute these upgrades making NASAMS the most modern and advanced air defense system in the world”, says Eirik Lie, Executive Vice President, Kongsberg Defence Systems.

NASAMS system contains a BMC4I (Battle Management, Command, Control, Computers, Communications, and Intelligence) Air Defense capability through the integration of sensors and launchers. It employs the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AIM-120) as the primary weapon. Targets are detected and tracked by a high-resolution, 3D pencil beam radar. Multiple of these radars and the associated Fire Distribution Centres (FDCs) are netted together via radio data links, creating a real-time recognized air picture.