Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) and Lockheed Martin signed a contract for KONGSBERG’s support of the delivery of the TPY-4 radar to Norway for the Norwegian Radar Sensor (NORSE) Project.
Through this ca 900 MNOK contract, KONGSBERG will be a significant partner and subcontractor to Lockheed Martin for the deliveries to the NORSE project. The KONGSBERG scope of delivery includes hardware, software and final assembly and test of the TPY-4 radar systems before installation at the radar sites.
KONGSBERG and Lockheed Martin sign contract
This contract is not only important for KONGSBERG, but also for our subcontractors in Norway"
“This contract with Lockheed Martin exemplifies the importance of building durable and trusted partnerships to serve both national and international customers. Together, we will deliver world class radar technology to the Norwegian Armed Forces. This contract is not only important for KONGSBERG, but also for our subcontractors in Norway,” said Eirik Lie, the President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
TPY 4 multi-mission radar
TPY 4 is an internationally available, transportable, multi-mission radar that can operate in contested RF environments. TPY-4 – fully digital at every element – integrates the latest mature commercial technologies to create revolutionary radar architecture.
It provides flexibility to optimise performance for specific missions, threats, and environments, while also providing ease of adaptation to future advanced threats.
Low risk solution for the Norwegian Ministry of Defence
“The TPY-4 is a low risk solution for the Norwegian Ministry of Defence, due to the fact that the radar is already in production ahead of the programme selection. We are grateful to have been selected to help protect the safety of Norwegians,” said Rick Herodes, the Program Management Director of Ground Based Air Surveillance Radars at Lockheed Martin.
Rick Herodes adds, “Norway joins the U.S. Air Force as our first NATO partner for this franchise radar product, and we look forward to additional international partnerships in the near future.”
Partnership between KONGSBERG and Lockheed Martin
Through this contract, we exploit current, existing technology, ensuring a solid base for this new capability to Norway"
Kjetil Reiten Myhra, the Executive Vice President (EVP) - Integrated Defence Systems at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, said “Through this contract, we exploit current, existing technology, ensuring a solid base for this new capability to Norway.”
He adds, “Investments like this also provide opportunities for technological developments in both existing and new areas."
Teaming Agreement for cooperation
Kjetil Reiten Myhra continues, "We look forward to working with our partner - Lockheed Martin, utilising each other’s strengths, to deliver solutions for tomorrow’s needs.”
In 2018, Lockheed Martin and KONGSBERG signed a Teaming Agreement for cooperation on the delivery of TPY-4 radars to international customers.