# Aerospace and defence companies headquartered in Norway

Tamtam tracks 25 aerospace and defence companies headquartered in Norway. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Kongsberg Maritime, KONGSBERG and VARD. Their median headcount is 429. Half of them were founded in 1996 or later. The most common headquarters are Oslo (2).

These Norwegian companies are primarily involved in the aerospace and defense sectors, with a strong emphasis on maritime technology and industrial manufacturing. The list includes a mix of large established corporations and some more recently founded entities. Kongsberg Maritime develops marine automation and navigation systems, while Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace focuses on advanced technology for national security. VARD is a global shipbuilder, and Kitron Group specializes in electronics manufacturing services.

A notable pattern among these companies is the concentration of headquarters in Kongsberg, indicating a regional cluster for aerospace and defense manufacturing. Companies like Kongsberg, Kongsberg Maritime, and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace share a founding year of 1814, suggesting a long-standing industrial heritage in the region. Many of these firms contribute to both commercial and defense applications.

🇳🇴 Norway · 25 companies · Updated Nov 13, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Kongsberg Maritime](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kongsberg-maritime) (kongsbergmaritime.com)<br>Providing innovative solutions for various maritime sectors, including marine automation, navigation systems, dynamic positioning, and surveying services using advanced technology and engineering | Maritime Transportation | 🇳🇴 Kongsberg | 6,757 | 1814 |
| 2 | [KONGSBERG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kongsberg) (kongsberg.com)<br>An international corporation with Norwegian roots, specializing in innovative technologies for maritime, defense, natural resource exploration, and space industries | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Kongsberg | 4,863 | 1814 |
| 3 | [VARD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vard) (vard.com)<br>Global shipbuilder specializing in designing and constructing specialized vessels, offering power and automation systems, deck handling equipment, and engineering services to maritime industry worldwide | Shipbuilding | 🇳🇴 Ålesund | 3,505 |  |
| 4 | [Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kongsberg-defence-and-aerospace) (kongsberg.com)<br>Develops and delivers advanced technology and industrial systems protecting people and critical infrastructure globally while strengthening national security and defence capabilities through innovation. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Kongsberg | 2,060 | 1814 |
| 5 | [Kitron Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kitron-group) (kitron.com)<br>Leading Scandinavian EMS company, offering tailored electronics manufacturing services globally with expertise in various sectors including Connectivity, Electrification, Industry, Medical Devices, and Defence/Aerospace | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Billingstad | 1,216 | 1962 |
| 6 | [Forsvarsmateriell - Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/forsvarsmateriell-norwegian-defence-materiel-agency) (fma.no)<br>The agency equips the Armed Forces with a range of equipment, from clothing to submarines and combat aircraft, managing the life cycle | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Oslo | 1,053 | 2016 |
| 7 | [Forsvarets forskningsinstitutt - FFI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/forsvarets-forskningsinstitutt-ffi) (ffi.no)<br>Leading technology competence center under the Ministry of Defence with over 800 employees, specializing in research and development in various fields to enhance Norway's defense capabilities | Research Services | 🇳🇴 Kjeller | 1,017 | 1946 |
| 8 | [Kongsberg Discovery](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kongsberg-discovery) (kongsberg.com)<br>Development of technology and products addressing ocean ecosystem sustainability and operational challenges in changing market environments. | Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Horten | 795 | 2023 |
| 9 | [Nammo Raufoss AS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nammo-raufoss-as) (nammo.com)<br>Industrial park operation with fourteen hundred employees focused on defense and aerospace technology through worldwide subsidiaries and billion NOK annual turnover contributions. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Raufoss | 560 | 1998 |
| 10 | [Luftforsvaret](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/luftforsvaret) (forsvaret.no)<br>The company contributes to air surveillance, sovereignty, and defense, providing air power and training while investing in new aircraft and technologies | Armed Forces | 🇳🇴 Rygge | 466 | 1912 |
| 11 | [Kongsberg Maritime (Rolls-Royce Marine)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kongsberg-maritime-rolls-royce-marine) (kongsberg.com)<br>A global leader in marine technology, providing innovative solutions for efficiency, reliability, and sustainability to enhance customers' businesses | Maritime | 🇳🇴 Rauma | 462 |  |
| 12 | [KSAT Kongsberg Satellite Services](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ksat-kongsberg-satellite-services) (ksat.no)<br>Provides communication and monitoring services for spacecraft and launch vehicles using a global ground network, delivering rapid satellite-based data for earth observation. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Tromsø | 453 | 2001 |
| 13 | [Bergen Engines](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bergen-engines) (bergenengines.com)<br>A global producer of medium-speed engines and generator sets known for quality and reliability in land-based, commercial marine, and naval applications | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Bergen | 429 | 1943 |
| 14 | [Nammo AS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nammo-as) (nammo.com)<br>An international aerospace and defense company specializing in providing ammunition, rocket motors, and demilitarization services for military and civilian clients worldwide | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Raufoss | 361 | 1998 |
| 15 | [Imenco](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/imenco) (imenco.no)<br>A group of companies specializing in subsea technologies, retrofit systems, lifting solutions, aquaculture technology, surveillance systems, and engineering services worldwide | Oil and Gas | 🇳🇴 Aksdal | 267 | 1979 |
| 16 | [Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services AS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kongsberg-aviation-maintenance-services-as) (kongsbergams.com)<br>Provider of maintenance, repair, and modification services for aircraft, helicopters, and components to military and civilian organizations, specializing in F-16 Falcon MRO Depot services | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Lillestrom | 173 | 1916 |
| 17 | [NFM Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nfm-group) (nfm.no)<br>Leading provider of personal protection systems, offering a full range of protection gear for military and police worldwide through innovation and quality production | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Ski | 171 | 1996 |
| 18 | [Nordisk Aviation Products](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nordisk-aviation-products) (nordisk-aviation.com)<br>Specializing in aluminium design and lightweight construction, the company offers durable cargo containers for air, sea, and land transport known for their durability and efficiency | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Holmestrand | 63 |  |
| 19 | [Radionor Communications AS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/radionor-communications-as) (radionor.no)<br>Supplier of tactical broadband data links with phased array antennas for manned and unmanned vehicles, enabling long distance transmission of voice, image, video, and telemetry data | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇳🇴 Trondheim | 58 | 2000 |
| 20 | [EIDEL AS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eidel-as) (eidel.no)<br>Designs, delivers products, control systems for aerospace, military, and industrial markets. Offers standard products and custom designs combining requirements with state-of-the-art technology. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Eidsvoll | 57 | 1966 |
| 21 | [GovSat](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/govsat) (govsat.lu)<br>Provides secure, reliable, and accessible governmental satellite communication services, addressing demand for defense and civilian security applications. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Betzdorf | 29 | 2015 |
| 22 | [Fjord Defence](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fjord-defence) (fjorddefence.com)<br>A Norwegian defense company specializing in weapon mounts and accessories to enhance soldier performance through custom solutions and rapid prototyping | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Skallestad | 18 | 2017 |
| 23 | [S\[&\]T Norway](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/s-and-t-norway) (stcorp.no)<br>Specializes in Earth Observation and Artificial Intelligence technology, developing satellite instrument simulators, on-board processing, data pipelines, and environmental monitoring through machine-learning applications. | Space Research and Technology | 🇳🇴 Oslo | 15 | 2010 |
| 24 | [Tundra Drone®](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tundra-drone) (tundradrone.com)<br>Designing and building a modular payload system for defense and security forces, enhancing existing drones with new mission capabilities and flexibility. | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Kautokeino | 6 | 2019 |
| 25 | [Ripple Aerospace](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ripple-aerospace) (rippleaerospace.com)<br>A logistics company revolutionizing space industry with Earth-space shipping, developing oceanic launch system, aiming for responsive, reusable rocket system | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇳🇴 Kristiansand | 2 |  |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 13, 2026.

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