Kongsberg
- Company typePublic
- Founded1814
- HeadquartersKongsberg, Norway
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Kongsberg firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kongsberg
- Legal name
- Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
- Website
- https://kongsberg.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1814
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kongsberg industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Defense and Maritime Technology Systems
- NAICS
- Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)
- SIC
- Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Naval Weapons & Launch Systems (Guns, VLS, Torpedoes Interfaces) (IMAJABAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Torpedoes & Undersea Weapons (IMABAHAF), Combat & Auxiliary Naval Vessel Systems (IMABAKAA), Military Space Systems (Defense Spacecraft) (IMABACAC)
Keywords
Where Kongsberg is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kongsberg
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices8 records
Markets served
Kongsberg business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Defense Systems: Missile systems (JSM, NSM, Rusty Dagger), air defense (NASAMS), remote weapon systems (PROTECTOR), naval combat systems; multi-year government defense contracts; drives majority of group revenue
- Maritime Technology: Kongsberg Maritime products including navigation systems, sonar, echo sounders, VTS solutions, autonomous vessel technology; commercial and defense maritime customers
- Space Infrastructure: Satellite ground stations, space mechanisms (Ariane 6), satellite constellation operations (N3X), satellite ground station solutions for Poland
- Digital Services: Software solutions including Foresight maritime domain awareness, Kongsberg Digital/Falkor digital twin technology, managed services for VTS and maritime operations
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels3 records
Kongsberg product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kongsberg designs, develops, manufactures, and supports advanced technology systems for defense, maritime, and space markets. The portfolio spans air defense systems (NASAMS), missiles (NSM, JSM, Rusty Dagger), remote weapon stations (PROTECTOR), naval combat management (ORCCA), autonomous underwater vehicles (HUGIN), maritime navigation and vessel traffic services (Foresight, VTS), sonar and seabed mapping systems, satellite ground stations and small satellite manufacturing. Customers are governments, defense ministries, navies, port authorities, shipping operators, offshore energy companies, and space agencies.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NASAMS: National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System - developed jointly with Raytheon for air defense against aircraft, drones, and missiles
- PROTECTOR
- Joint Strike Missile (JSM)
- Naval Strike Missile (NSM)
- HUGIN
- Foresight
- N3X
- Vanguard
Products and services
- NASAMS Air Defence System National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, a layered integrated air defence system co-developed with Raytheon, deployed by 13 nations including Ukraine (94% interceptor success rate on 900+ missiles and drones). For national defence forces and air defence operators.
- PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Systems Family of remote weapon stations including RS4, RS6, and MCT-30 turret, with counter-UAS and Integrated Combat Solution capabilities; 23,000+ units delivered to 28 nations. For land forces and armoured vehicle programmes.
- Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Anti-ship cruise missile for naval platforms, designed to defeat modern coastal defence and naval targets. For navies and naval integrators.
- Joint Strike Missile (JSM) Long-range precision-guided stealth cruise missile developed jointly with Raytheon for F-35 internal carriage; selected by Belgium under a €700 million order for F-35 and SkyGuardian drones. For air forces operating F-35s.
- Rusty Dagger Low-Cost Cruise Missile Mass-producible, low-cost cruise missile acquired through Zone 5 Technologies, complementing JSM as an affordable strike option for allied forces.
- HUGIN Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Family of AUVs including HUGIN Endurance for critical infrastructure protection and defence missions, partnered with DRASS to target AUKUS Pillar II UUV procurement. For navies, defence agencies, and critical infrastructure operators.
- Foresight Maritime Domain Awareness In-house developed software family for real-time vessel traffic monitoring, anomaly detection, route prediction, and decision support; integrated with radar, AIS, CCTV, and subsea sensors. For port authorities, coast guards, and VTS operators (e.g., Great Belt VTS, MPA Singapore, Pilbara Ports, Port of London).
- ORCCA Combat Management System Submarine combat management system integrated with OSI navigation technology, central to the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. For navies and submarine integrators.
- EM 304 MKII Multibeam Echo Sounder Full-ocean-depth multibeam echo sounder for seabed mapping, used for hydrographic and scientific survey operations. For research institutions, navies, and survey operators.
- N3X Satellite Constellation Satellite-based AIS and passive radar constellation for continuous maritime monitoring, detecting vessels for environmental crime, illegal fishing, smuggling, and search and rescue. For coast guards, maritime authorities, and defence agencies.
- MEOS Satellite Ground Station Multi-mission satellite ground station for reception and processing of Earth observation and meteorological satellite data, including Copernicus Sentinel satellites. For space agencies and meteorological institutes.
- Sonar AI AI-based virtual sonar operator integrated with Kongsberg fish-finding sonars that detects fish in real time and alerts crews. For commercial fishing operators.
- AI-Enabled Next Generation Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) AI-enabled VTS prototype for advanced traffic management, hotspot identification, and environmental plume modelling, including for new alternative fuels. For maritime and port authorities.
Quantifiable outcome
- NASAMS achieved 94% success rate intercepting 900+ missiles and drones in Ukraine
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Kongsberg
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Kongsberg technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability16 records
Feature10 records
Kongsberg partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and significant.
- Zone 5 Technologies (USA)coreKongsberg acquired 90% majority stake in California-based Zone 5 Technologies, bringing Rusty Dagger low-cost cruise missile alongside Kongsberg's JSM. Rusty Dagger already supplied to Ukraine with 1,000+ units produced in first year. Germany identified as target for European franchise manufacturing model.
- Ocean Exploration Trust (OET)strategicPacific Mapping Expedition (NA178) aboard Exploration Vessel Nautilus marking first operational deployment of Kongsberg's EM 304 MKII multibeam echo sounder. Three Kongsberg engineers aboard testing and refining system under real-world conditions. Part of broader collaboration with US Navy's Office of Naval Research.
- DRASS (Italy)coreStrategic partnership to develop underwater defense technologies combining autonomous underwater vehicles with manned subsea platforms. Kongsberg contributes HUGIN AUV, sonar, and navigation; DRASS provides compact submarines and pressure-tolerant battery systems. Targeting AUKUS Pillar II UUV procurement contracts with initial capabilities targeted for 2027.
- Poland IMGW-PIBsignificantAgreement for satellite ground station based on MEOS technology to be installed in Kraków. Enables reception and processing of Copernicus Sentinel satellites and meteorological data. Builds on previous ground station delivered in 2020 with ongoing five-year service agreement.
- OSI Maritime Systems (Canada)coreMOU to integrate OSI navigation technology into Kongsberg's ORCCA combat management system for Canada's Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). Project aims to develop up to 12 conventionally-powered submarines worth billions. Also establishes sovereign submarine sustainment capability under Canada's Build-Partner-Buy framework.
- Raytheon (USA)coreJoint development of AGM-184 JSM (Joint Strike Missile) cruise missile. JSM selected by Belgium for €700 million order for F-35 jets and SkyGuardian drones. Missile capable of striking targets 350km while preserving F-35 stealth capability.
- Tykoflex AB (Sweden)strategicNordic partnership to explore integration of Tykoflex fiber optic subsea closures with Kongsberg Discovery sensor, communication, and positioning technologies for smart subsea infrastructure. Partnership aims to deliver modular, secure, and intelligent subsea solutions serving both civilian and defense needs.
- SpinLaunchsignificantKongsberg NanoAvionics secured €122.5 million contract to build 280 satellites for SpinLaunch's Meridian Space broadband constellation. Represents shift from small satellite manufacturing to large-scale constellation production. Kongsberg also partnered with KSAT for 24/7 mission operations.
- Aker SolutionsstrategicJoint drone detection system demonstration at Aker Solutions Stavanger site using Kongsberg Drone Detection Radar. Aker Solutions acts as system integrator with Kongsberg Discovery as sub-supplier. System will be deployed offshore and expanded with camera clusters and underwater sensors.
- Raytheon (USA)coreCo-development of NASAMS air defense system since early 1990s. Raytheon supplies AMRAAM missiles; Kongsberg provides command and control and launch systems. System now deployed by 13 nations including Ukraine.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Kongsberg competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Saab AB: Swedish defense and aeronautics company producing missiles (RBS70/97, Giraffe air defense systems), naval combat management, and AUVs (Sabertooth). Directly comparable European mid-cap defense prime with overlapping air defense, naval and underwater portfolios.
- Thales Group: French defense electronics, missile (MBDA joint venture), naval combat management and maritime surveillance prime. Competes with Kongsberg across missiles, naval combat systems, sonar, and VTS/surveillance.
- Rheinmetall AG: German defense prime in land systems, air defense (Skynex/Oerlikon), and ammunition. Comparable European defense peer benefiting from the same post-Ukraine rearmament cycle, with overlapping air defense and PROTECTOR-class ground weapon stations.
- RTX Corporation (Raytheon): US defense prime and Kongsberg's co-development partner for NASAMS (AMRAAM missiles) and JSM cruise missile. RTX's missile and air defense business is the closest direct competitor in Kongsberg's core air defense and strike franchises.
- Lockheed Martin: Largest US defense prime and F-35 prime contractor that integrates JSM on the F-35. Competes against Kongsberg in air defense (Patriot/PAC-3), missiles (JASSM/LRASM), and navacross NATO allied procurement contests.
- BAE Systems: UK/global defense prime in naval shipbuilding, combat vehicles, missiles and electronic systems. Directly comparable as a European and US-aligned prime competing for NATO +5 defense procurement including submarines and naval combat systems.
- Leonardo S.p.A. Italian defense and aerospace prime with missiles, naval combat systems, helicopters and defense electronics. Directly comparable European mid-to-large defense peer with overlapping air defense, naval and electronics portfolios.
- Hensoldt AG: German defense electronics and sensors specialist (radar, electronic warfare, optics) and KIRK joint venture partner. Comparable in naval/land sensor and surveillance systems where Kongsberg Maritime and Kongsberg Discovery also compete.
- Naval Group: French submarine and naval combat systems prime. Directly competes with Kongsberg's ORCCA combat management and partner ecosystem (OSI, DRASS) for submarine and surface combatant combat system integration contracts in Europe, Canada and AUKUS.
Broad incumbents
- Northrop Grumman: US defense prime in naval systems, missile defense (AEGIS/Patriot variants), autonomous underwater vehicles, and ISR. Comparable at scale in missile defense and naval combat where Kongsberg also competes, and a leading M&A acquirer in AUV/autonomy space.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Kongsberg leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles14 records
Kongsberg subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
Kongsberg funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Kongsberg M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A20 records
Investments5 records
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Frequently asked questions about Kongsberg
What does Kongsberg do?
Kongsberg designs, develops, manufactures, and supports advanced technology systems for defense, maritime, and space markets. The portfolio spans air defense systems (NASAMS), missiles (NSM, JSM, Rusty Dagger), remote weapon stations (PROTECTOR), naval combat management (ORCCA), autonomous underwater vehicles (HUGIN), maritime navigation and vessel traffic services (Foresight, VTS), sonar and seabed mapping systems, satellite ground stations and small satellite manufacturing. Customers are governments, defense ministries, navies, port authorities, shipping operators, offshore energy companies, and space agencies.
Is Kongsberg a public or private company?
Kongsberg is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Kongsberg founded?
Kongsberg was founded in 1814. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Kongsberg based?
Kongsberg is headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Kongsberg make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Defense Systems are the primary driver. The others are maritime Technology, space Infrastructure and digital Services.
Who are Kongsberg's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Saab AB, Thales Group, Rheinmetall AG, RTX Corporation (Raytheon), Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, Leonardo S.p.A., Hensoldt AG and Naval Group. Northrop Grumman is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Kongsberg have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kongsberg.
What industry is Kongsberg in?
Kongsberg's product category is Defense and Maritime Technology Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJABAK, Naval Weapons & Launch Systems (Guns, VLS, Torpedoes Interfaces), with a secondary code of IMABAHAF, Torpedoes & Undersea Weapons. Its NAICS code is 336414 and its SIC code is 3760.