Norway has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to acquire new multi-missile canister launchers and Fire Distribution Centers for the NASAMS air defense system, replacing equipment donated to Ukraine and building additional capacity. The agreement exercises an option announced in June when Norway committed to investing in new NASAMS systems. Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram emphasized the rapid pace of modernization, stating, “In less than a year, we have secured deliveries equivalent to four complete NASAMS batteries.” Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace President Eirik Lie called the system vital for safeguarding Norway’s security, highlighting its ability to meet current and future threats. NASAMS, originally developed in collaboration with Raytheon in the 1990s, remains a cornerstone of Norwegian defense, with its modular and flexible architecture enabling continuous upgrades and adaptation to evolving challenges.
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