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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has announced a cooperation agreement with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.
The agreement is expected to explore long-term cooperation in existing and future joint programs across all military domains.
These joint programs might include work on the Vanguard adaptable naval vessel system, a strategic partnership for through-life support for frigates, strike missiles, maritime surveillance and targeting and ship system deliveries for frigates and additional naval ships.
“Kongsberg and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems already have a substantial cooperation related to submarines,” Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace president Eirik Lie said.
“This new agreement enables us to build on the successful partnerships between the two companies and between our two nations’ industries.
“It further strengthens our ability to offer advanced maritime capability to the Norwegian and German defence forces.”
The agreement is also expected to further close industrial collaboration to support the defence requirements of Norway, Germany and other allied countries.
The agreement primarily serves to strengthen the relationship of trust between the two cooperation partners and to further promote technological cooperation in the future.
Last year, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence selected Germany as one of four countries for discussions about a potential strategic partnership for deliveries of new frigates to replace the Royal Norwegian Navy’s current Fridtjof Nansen Class.
“We have worked together with Kongsberg for many years, which reflects the strong relationship between Germany and Norway, built over years of cooperation as close allies and friends,” said Oliver Burkhard, chief executive officer of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.
“This agreement brings together a number of areas in which our companies are already collaborating and further enhances our ability to deliver advanced defence capabilities for current and future Norwegian and German armed forces.”
