Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace is investing several tens of millions of dollars in the construction of a service center for
What is known
The facility will operate as part of the RoyalNorwegian Air Force. Approximately $46 million will be invested in the construction of the center and is expected to begin servicing stealth aircraft in the second half of 2025.
The construction of the facility will be carried outAviation Maintenance Services division. Also this department of Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace will lead future operations. It is expected that the new center will carry out maintenance of fighter aircraft from other countries. It is currently being executed in Italy. This is part of Norway's commitment to the F-35 program.
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Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Servicescollaborates with Pratt & Whitney to maintain and modernize the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft and F135 powerplants. Since 2020, the Rygge plant has been testing engines for the F-35 of the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
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