Kongsberg Gruppen has reported a third-quarter order intake of Nkr23.3bn ($2.51bn), more than twice the figure registered in the same period last year.
The surge in new contracts drove the company’s order backlog to a record Nkr174.2bn by the end of Q3 2026.
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During the quarter, demand spanned Kongsberg’s defence and maritime portfolios, fuelling a 50% revenue increase to Nkr11.3bn.
High activity in missile, air defence, and remote weapon system segments accounted for much of the growth, according to the company.
Last month, the company signed a framework agreement with the US Marine Corps for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), with a potential value of up to $404m.
It also secured further orders from the US Air Force for additional Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) to equip its F-35 fighter jets.
Kongsberg also reported that Denmark became the seventh country to announce plans to acquire the JSM for its F-35 fleet.
In October, the company signed a Nkr10bn contract to supply Belgium with the NASAMS air defence system, making Belgium the 18th nation to purchase the system.
Additionally, Kongsberg secured a deal to deliver remote weapon stations for the Canadian Army’s Armoured Combat Support Vehicle programme.
Further extending its capabilities in the underwater domain, Kongsberg landed a $54m contract with the US government for autonomous underwater systems.
During the quarter, US authorities approved its acquisition of Sonatech, a move Kongsberg said would strengthen expertise in underwater acoustics and expand presence in the US market.
Following its acquisition of Zone 5 Technologies in the previous quarter, Kongsberg reported that Zone 5 was selected for a $65m US Navy programme, reflecting what the company described as continued strong demand for scalable missile solutions.
In the year-to-date, the company’s order intake reached Nkr67bn. The multi-year order backlog has, according to management, increased visibility and predictability for the group’s ongoing development.
Kongsberg president and CEO Eirik Lie said: “The current security environment requires industry to deliver rapidly, reliably and at scale. With a record order backlog and continued strong demand, we are well positioned to meet the needs of our customers and allies.
“Together with our suppliers, we have the capacity required to strengthen defence capabilities, enhance preparedness and ensure that we are ready to meet tomorrow’s needs.”
