What Happened
Norwegian Defence Company Kongsberg Secures Major Contract
The Norwegian defence company Kongsberg has signed a contract to supply the NASAMS air defence system to Belgium, valued at approximately 918 million euros. The system is designed to shoot down aircraft, helicopters, and cruise missiles at short and medium ranges. Belgium will temporarily lease a NASAMS system starting in 2027 to build up initial capacity more quickly. In addition to NASAMS, Belgium is also purchasing SkyRangers and advanced radars, with a total investment of 3.1 billion euros, including munitions. This development was first reported by an unknown source.