Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is a Norwegian company specializing in defense and aerospace technology, notably known for its Naval Strike Missile (NSM). The company has recently become newsworthy due to a dispute surrounding a cancelled missile sale to Malaysia. Norway revoked export licenses for NSMs, which are equipped with American-made components, including gyroscopes. Analysts suspect US influence, possibly through restrictions on these components, played a role in the cancellation, despite US denials of involvement. This situation highlights the potential impact of a major power's component control on international arms deals between other sovereign nations. The controversy underscores the complex geopolitical factors influencing global defense sales and the supply chains involved in advanced weaponry developed by companies like Kongsberg.