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Naval Defense Giants Naval Group and KONGSBERG Form Strategic Partnership in Oslo to Develop Naval Technologies.
In a significant step towards strengthening global naval capabilities, the French group Naval Group and the Norwegian company KONGSBERG announced on Thursday (15), in Oslo, a strategic partnership agreement. The pact, which covers three central areas — development, production, and joint marketing in the international market — enhances collaboration between Norway and France and marks a new stage in the bilateral relationship in the defense naval sector.
The alliance was formalized with the presence of executives from both companies and promises to create innovative market opportunities, directly benefiting Norwegian industrial partners and expanding the global presence of the two defense giants.
“We are very honored to sign this important agreement with KONGSBERG. This substantial partnership will allow both of us to share knowledge in defense and naval combat, in a very extensive way,” highlighted Pierre Éric Pommellet, President and CEO of Naval Group.
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Technological Innovation and Naval Sovereignty at the Center of the Agreement
The central aim of the partnership is to drive technological innovation in the naval sector, focusing on responding to new threats and emerging operational capabilities.
The agreement will allow for the exchange of knowledge between the two groups, promoting advanced defense solutions based on the demands of the current geopolitical landscape.
Furthermore, the collaboration aims not only at the joint development of technologies but also at shared production and international commercial promotion, uniting the expertise and distribution networks of both companies to expand their influence in key naval defense markets.
Strategic Presence in Brazil and Sustainable Internationalization
Present in Brazil since 2009, Naval Group operates through its subsidiary Naval Group BR Defense Systems and Itaguaí Construções Navais SA (ICN), a joint venture in which it holds a 41% stake.
The company’s focus in the country is on building Scorpène® class submarines, in addition to maintenance, repair, and technology transfer services.
The French multinational follows a policy of sustainable internationalization, creating direct and indirect jobs at each new shipyard and promoting long-term partnerships with local manufacturers, always aiming to ensure the naval sovereignty of partner countries.
KONGSBERG: Technological Excellence in Extreme Environments
Globally recognized, KONGSBERG is a technology company that offers innovative and sustainable solutions for the defense, energy, maritime, aerospace, and fishing sectors.
Its operations stand out for their reliability in complex operations under extreme conditions, positioning it as an essential supplier in critical missions.
With the new alliance with Naval Group, KONGSBERG expands its participation in the international defense market, reinforcing its role as a strategic player in advanced naval solutions.
The signing of the agreement between Naval Group and KONGSBERG symbolizes more than just commercial cooperation: it represents a commitment to innovation and global maritime security, uniting two technological powers at a time of increasing demand for sovereignty and naval military readiness in various regions of the world.
Source: Aerial and Naval Defense
