Kongsberg has announced the selection of seven of its projects under the 2025 European Defence Fund, or EDF, initiative. The Norwegian company said Friday that the seven projects were selected among 410 applications, reflecting its role in delivering future defense capabilities to Europe.
“Being selected in seven projects, representing more than 10 percent of the total portfolio, confirms Kongsberg’s ability to compete in a highly selective European program,” stated Arne Rinnan, chief technology officer at Kongsberg.
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The EDF is a research and development initiative to support a wide range of critical sectors. It received $1.25 billion in funding in 2025 from the European Commission for 57 projects, with the goal of positioning the European Union as a global leader in advanced defense technology.
What Are Kongsberg’s EDF Projects?
The projects span multiple domains, including cyber, space, maritime and land.
- ECC2: Develops a sovereign, federated cyber command-and-control capability to coordinate operations across EU member states
- E-DOMINION: Advances the digitalization and the deployment of combat cloud capabilities of naval platforms
- EVOLVE: Enhances training and education through more efficient use of available resources
- FAMOUS3: Improves interoperability and reduces lifecycle costs for all-terrain and light armored vehicles
- NEXTSWIR: Focus on advancing infrared sensor technologies for long-range observation
- SPIDER2: Builds a constellation of satellites to support space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions
- SPIRIT: Combines advanced integrated circuits and infrared materials for next-generation sensing technologies
How Is Kongsberg Expanding Its Defense Partnerships and Capabilities?
Kongsberg has continued to expand its role in defense through partnerships and infrastructure investments across Europe and NATO-aligned nations.
The company’s aviation maintenance unit partnered with Slovakia-based Letecke opravovne Trencin, or LOTN, to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for F-16 aircraft. Kongsberg also teamed with Nokia to advance 5G-enabled defense communications for military customers.
In addition, the defense company launched a maritime test bed in Horten, Norway, to provide a global hub for testing tools that are intended for protecting critical infrastructure. The Oslofjord CMI Protection Test Bed enables operators to validate and demonstrate integrated defense technologies, including underwater sensors, satellite surveillance and real-time data systems.
