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South Korea’s Satrec Initiative is looking at expanding its ambitions to deploy Earth imaging satellites based on strong demand for services from its SpaceEye-T spacecraft.

The Norwegian startup developing the Noemi electric flying boat is targeting first flight of a prototype by the end of 2027.

Norway's missile export ban forces Malaysia to reassess defense procurement strategies amid regional tensions.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Norway’s armed forces are experimenting with artificial intelligence to speed up helicopter search and rescue missions.

The Norway government has restricted the export of Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile (NSM) technology to Malaysia.

Electra and Bristow Group plan to conduct operational testing of its hybrid-electric ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing (eSTOL) aircraft in Norway.

Western militaries need to rethink their plans to marshal and resupply frontline troops given the lessons from Ukraine, argues the head of Norway’s Defense Logistics Organization.

Norway has donated to Ukraine six of its now-retired Lockheed Martin F-16s, which are undergoing refurbishment, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says.

Royal Air Force Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft have supported a UK-led operation to monitor three Russian submarines.

The EC is starting to open up business opportunities to industry under the just approved €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) European Defense Industry Program.

Norway has pledged to increase defense spending and accelerate the introduction of new warships and associated helicopters.

The newest entrant to Norway’s offshore helicopter market is ramping up fleet expansion as it prepares for a full schedule of offshore flying from early 2027.

A U.S. Space Force program to boost the capacity of military satellite communications in Arctic regions has been operationally accepted.

A faulty component in a circuit board was likely a major contributing factor in the fatal accident of a Sikorsky S-92 two years ago.

The procurement of Safran Hammer bomb kits for Ukraine follows on from a broader strategic partnership between Norway and France that was agreed to last summer.

Avinor has begun trials in which a single aerodrome flight information service officer handles more than one airport, relying on remote operations systems.

Bristow Group has completed a six-month, 126-flight operational trial of Beta Technologies’ Alia electric aircraft flying on a cargo route in Norway.

Norway has become the first confirmed export customer for the 500-km (311-mi.) extended-range variant of the Hanwha Aerospace K239 Chunmoo guided rocket system.

The Norwegian government plan to take over search-and-rescue provision in Tromso looks set to result in additional orders for Leonardo’s AW101 heavy helicopter.

Isar Aerospace is scrubbing a potential Jan. 21 launch of its Spectrum rocket to address a technical fault.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace of Norway plans to acquire Zone 5 Technologies, a U.S. maker of low-cost cruise missiles.

Norway and the UK will work together on tackling Russian underwater warfare threats through a new agreement signed by the two countries.

ZeroAvia has been selected to receive an EU grant to establish a commercial hybrid-electric aircraft network in Norway using converted Cessna Caravans.

NHIndustries and Norway have reached an out of court settlement over a dispute around Oslo’s decision to take the NH90 helicopter out of service early.