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Regulatory Filings • Oct 1, 2021

U.S. Marine Corps Awards Contract to KONGSBERG for C-UAS Capability

U.S. Marine Corps Awards Contract to KONGSBERG for C-UAS Capability

The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Kongsberg Protech Systems USA, a Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) subsidiary in the US, a indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to deliver Remote Weapon System (RWS) with 30mm canon, as part of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) program. The contract has a potential value of USD94 million.

The KONGSBERG MADIS RWS leverages multiple counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) and air defense capabilities. The RWS will be integrated on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), and is the first 30mm remote weapon station to be qualified on the JLTV platform.

“The U.S. Marine Corps is investing heavily in new and modern solutions for ground-based air defence. This contract is an significant milestone for KONGSBERG, and proves that we have technology and systems to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Advanced counter-unmanned aircraft technology will increase the safety of troops on the ground,” says Pål E. Bratlie, Executive Vice President, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

KONGSBERG is the world’s leading manufacturer of RWS, having delivered over 20,000 units to more than 20 countries worldwide. KONGSBERG is also the sole provider of RWS and remote turrets to the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps.

For further information:

Ronny Lie, Chief Communication Officer, (+47) 91 61 07 98

Jan Erik Hoff, Group Vice President Investor Relations, (+47) 99 11 19 16

KONGSBERG (OSE-ticker: KOG) is an international, leading global technology corporation delivering mission-critical systems and solutions with extreme performance for customers that operate under extremely challenging conditions. We work with nations, businesses and research environments to push the boundaries of technology development in industries such as space, offshore and energy, merchant marine, defence and aerospace, and more. KONGSBERG has about 11,000 employees located in more than 40 countries, creating a total revenue of NOK 25.6bn in 2020.

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