Norway

Electra, Bristow Group, Avinor and Norway's Civil Aviation Authority selected five sites across Norway for 2027 hybrid-electric eSTOL demonstration flights.

NHIndustries has begun marketing the 14 NH90 naval helicopters previously operated by Norway, hoping to find new customers for the low-hour aircraft.

Aero Norway has signed an agreement to undertake offload agreements with GE Aerospace for CFM International Leap-1A and -1B engines.

Norway’s offshore industry regulator has raised concerns about noise levels on Leonardo’s AW189 helicopter.

European F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) operators are bolstering interoperability by sharing their aircraft and munitions as well as conducting maintenance and sharing resources to jointly utilize the combat aircraft more flexibly.

Kongsberg could finalize a site selection in Germany before year-end as the Norwegian space and defense company looks to scale up spacecraft manufacturing.

Satellite operators are growing concerned that SpaceX may sunset use of the Falcon 9, adding to a global launcher shortage.

The U.S. Air Force has restarted RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnaissance flights from England after a hiatus of nearly a year.

A Norwegian investment firm has acquired Norway's only rotorcraft lessor and inked agreements to support the country’s air ambulance fleet.

Norway has been approved to acquire the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk even though a plan to acquire a new fleet of tactical helicopters is on hold.

Kongsberg says it is stepping up the pace of deployment for its N3X maritime surveillance satellite to address Norwegian military demands.

Planet Labs is placing a bet on startup Isar Aerospace, signing up to launch at least one of its satellites on the Spectrum rocket that has yet to make orbit.

A high-speed, extended-range air intercept missile based on solid fuel ramjet propulsion could soon enter development in Norway.

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.