Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has won a contract worth approximately NOK 16 billion ($1.9 billion) from the Polish Ministry of National Defence to supply four Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System (CDS) squadrons, as announced on Wednesday.
"The determination demonstrated by the Polish Ministry of National Defence to acquire more NSM CDS is a sign of trust and confirms that our system represents the most effective capability available," said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
As part of the contract, Polish industry will contribute significantly to the project, including the communication system, vehicles, part of the command and control system, and participation in system integration activities.
Additionally, KONGSBERG will provide training and technical support, including simulators, enabling Polish personnel to conduct maintenance services domestically.
This deal marks the largest single contract in KONGSBERG's more than 200-year history. The agreement extends a decade-long cooperation between KONGSBERG, the Polish government, and the Polish industry, with deliveries set to continue into the 2030s.
"This contract ensures predictability for us to invest and continue building capacity to deliver on these needs," stated Geir Håøy, President and CEO of KONGSBERG. He emphasized Poland's firm commitment to ensuring important defence capabilities given the altered security situation in Europe.
Poland was the first nation to acquire the NSM CDS capability in 2008, followed by an additional squadron in 2014. The NSM CDS plays a significant role in supporting nations' ability to defend their territory and citizens. The NSM can be launched from both land- and sea-based platforms and is currently in use or under delivery to 12 countries. Its stealth design makes it difficult to detect, and its seeker system enables Autonomous Target (NYSE:TGT) Recognition of targets.
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