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Defence and space
- The page links the industry’s growth to changing security conditions and demand from NATO allies/partners. It describes a combination of long-standing defence expertise with maritime, aerospace, digitalisation, sensors, autonomy, communications and space-based services, especially dual-use technology. It says Norway’s defence, industry, research and government cooperation helps shorten development-to-deployment timelines.
- About tab highlights dual-use AI/autonomous systems/sensors/communications; testing in demanding Arctic, offshore, maritime and remote environments; collaboration among authorities, research institutions, firms and clusters; rising national defence investment and exports; and satellite/space infrastructure, earth observation, secure communications and situational awareness for security, maritime operations, environmental monitoring and critical infrastructure. Other listed business advantages include health/safety standards, skilled workers and trust, digital infrastructure, partnerships, political/social stability, quality of life and clean environment. Quick facts on page: 350+ firms, 95% SMEs; 13,000+ employees; about NOK 60bn/USD 6bn annual revenue; roughly 80% of production exported; defence-equipment exports rose 40% in 2023–24; products/services deployed in 50+ countries.
- Overview features the page’s claim that Germany’s Isar Aerospace launched the first orbital rocket from mainland Europe from Andøya in northern Norway on 6 September 2026, and a video/interview about Radionor’s military communications. It links an article on responsive space and an investment page. Companies tab displayed all 5 results: Bandak AS; Rift Dynamics AS; Satema AS; Stadt Group AS; Andøya Space AS. Representatives tab: Team Norway comprises the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Innovation Norway and Eksfin; other defence stakeholders include the Ministry of Defence, Defence Materiel Agency, Defence Research Establishment, Norwegian Defence and Security Industries Association and Research Council; listed clusters are Di5, Kjeller Innovasjon and NORDSEC; other space stakeholders are the Norwegian Industry Forum for Space Activities and Norwegian Space Agency.
- Advisor contacts: Ingrid Sara Grimstad Amundsgård, Sector Lead Defence & Space, Innovation Norway, Paris (ingrid.sara.grimstad.amundsgard@innovasjonnorge.no; +47 901 35 533; LinkedIn: no.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-sara-grimstad-amundsg%C3%A5rd-09727420); Einar Irgens Gustafson, Head of Defence & Space, Innovation Norway, Washington, DC (einar.irgens.gustafson@innovationnorway.no; +47 907 07 274; LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/einar-gustafson-7069867/). No events tab or fees shown.