KONGSBERG and Naval Group have today signed a comprehensive partnership agreement, reinforcing both companies' positions as global leaders in the defence sector. The agreement revolves around four main areas: development, production, support and shared marketing in the international market.
The discussions between the two leading defence companies have been ongoing for almost two years, where they both have valued the complementary history, knowledge, culture, service and technology they possess.
The Partnership Agreement will entail ten subtopics, such as maintenance of frigates - with a full life support - Vanguard System, Drones and Man Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T), Counter Drone Solutions, Strike missiles, Naval Cyber, Combat System, Naval Collaborative Combat and more. The agreement is expected to secure and create hundreds of jobs in Norway and in France, strengthening both companies’ regarding innovation, industry and business development worldwide for years to come.
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For Naval Group, the partnership agreement makes KONGSBERG one of their closest allies:
"We are very honoured to sign this major agreement with KONGSBERG. This very substantial partnership will allow both of us to share knowledge in defence and naval combat, in a very extensive way," says Pierre Éric Pommellet, Naval Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
"We look forward to exchanging our knowledge and skills with Naval Group. This partnership reflects two leading companies joining forces to create the best products within the defence industry in the future. The agreement signals a shared commitment to national security, NATO cooperation and an integrated European defence," Geir Håøy, President and CEO of KONGSBERG adds.
The Partnership Agreement also reflects Naval Group’s intent to become a key supplier to the Royal Norwegian Navy. As such, the outcomes of this partnership could support future requirements and long-term national priorities.
