Norske forsvarsbedrifter

Norsk forsvarsindustri har historisk vært tungt dominert av noen få store eksportører, men det siste tiåret har en ny generasjon startups og SMB-er vokst fram, særlig rundt NTNU-miljøet i Trondheim og Oslo-klyngen. Langtidsplan for forsvarssektoren 2025-2036 binder opp betydelige budsjetter mot maritim overvåkning, undervannskapasiteter, luftvern, presisjonsvåpen og Nordområdene, og åpner dermed for en bredere leverandørbase enn tidligere. Norge nådde NATOs toprosentmål i 2024 og er nå innrettet mot den nye NATO-målsettingen fra Haag 2025 om 3,5 prosent til forsvar og 1,5 prosent til relaterte områder innen 2035. Foreløpig fokuserer DefenceJobs primært på stillinger hos innovative startups og SMB-er. De største aktørene som Kongsberg Defence og Aerospace med NSM- og JSM-missilene og Protector-fjernstyrte våpenstasjoner, Nammo med ammunisjon og missildrivverk samt Thales Norge finnes derfor ikke i portalen. De former likevel etterspørselen mot underleverandører vi følger, fra strålingstolerant elektronikk til autonome sensorplattformer.

Alle norske forsvarsbedrifter

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Six RoboticsOslo · 11-50 · Drones & UAV
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Builds swarm autonomy software that lets a single operator control multiple drones as a coordinated team for ISR and strike missions.

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Griff AviationSykkylven · 11-50 · Drones & UAV
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Designs and manufactures heavy-lift UAVs capable of carrying 30 to 60 kg payloads, built for logistics, emergency response and industrial operations.

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EIDELEidsvoll · 11-50 · Communications
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Designs electronics, encryption hardware and instrumentation for defence, space and harsh-environment applications. Long-time supplier to the Norwegian Armed Forces of remote crypto distribution systems and the SISAM remote radio control system, plus space-grade telemetry and AIS payloads for Norwegian maritime surveillance satellites.

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EmLogicOslo · 11-50 · Sensors & EW
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Norwegian embedded systems and FPGA design centre developing hardware, firmware, and Edge AI for space and industrial applications. Built electronics for the RIMFAX ground-penetrating radar on NASA's Perseverance Mars rover and the ORION European Service Module.

ISPASMoss · 1-10 · Sensors & EW
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Radar specialist founded in 2001 building FMCW Ku-band oil spill detection systems, Radar Cross Section measurement equipment, and the Nordic Training Emitter — a high-power X-band RF signal generator that simulates real radar systems for defence training and operational readiness.

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Ubiq AerospaceTrondheim · 11-50 · Drones & UAV
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Builds modular electro-thermal ice detection and protection systems for UAVs, drones and next-generation aircraft operating in icing conditions.

Argus Remote SystemsLaksevåg · 11-50 · Naval & Maritime
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Bergen-based manufacturer of electric ROV systems ranging from inspection-class units to heavy work-class vehicles rated to 7,000 metres, with over-the-horizon control via Starlink and Kongsberg Maritime Broadband Radio. Has delivered ROV systems to defence customers for more than 25 years.

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AutoAgriVanvikan · 1-50 · Ground Robotics
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Develops and manufactures autonomous, electric ground vehicles (UGV) for agriculture, park, defence applications and R&D. Their modular vehicle concept has potential as a cost-effective dual-use solution for defence applications.

Maritime RoboticsTrondheim · 51-200 · Naval & Maritime
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Builds autonomous navigation systems and uncrewed surface vessels for maritime surveying, oceanographic research and defence operations.

Advanced Precision SystemsOslo · 1-10 · Drones & UAV
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Develops Fenix, a software module that lets military drones execute dynamic in-motion strikes against static and moving targets using free-fall munitions or rocket-propelled warheads. Founded by an ex-Norwegian Army engineer who previously worked at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

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AristeiaOslo · 1-50 · Soldier Systems
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Medical technology company developing emergency tourniquet systems for military and civilian trauma care. Uses pull-cord mechanism for rapid deployment to stop lethal hemorrhage in extremities. Works closely with Norwegian Defence Research Establishment.

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Blueye RoboticsTrondheim · 1-50 · Naval & Maritime
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Designs and manufactures professional underwater ROVs in Norway for defence, inspection, aquaculture and marine research, serving customers in 40+ countries.

EelumeTrondheim · 11-50 · Naval & Maritime
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Builds snake-like all-terrain autonomous underwater vehicles whose flexible body operates close to seabeds, slopes, ice and harbour structures where conventional AUVs cannot reach. The S-Series platform delivers high-resolution sonar and 3D photogrammetry for change and threat detection on critical subsea infrastructure.

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EuroHeaterHagan · 1-10 · Soldier Systems
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EuroHeater AS supplies professional portable multi-fuel air heaters designed for cold weather under demanding conditions, serving military, search & rescue, and emergency response organizations.

FactiverseOslo · Cybersecurity
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Factiverse develops AI tools for countering harmful narratives and information threats, relevant to national security and information integrity. The company's AI detects false information by analyzing vast amounts of data, evaluating source credibility, and highlighting misinformation networks in 114 languages.

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FieldmadeOslo · 11-50 · Advanced Materials
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Builds deployable mobile microfactories and digital inventory platforms that bring industrial 3D printing to military operations, remote energy sites and shipbuilding yards.

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Fjord DefenceSkallestad · 1-10 · Soldier Systems
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Designs and manufactures high-precision weapon mounts, tripods and pedestals for ground, vehicle and maritime use, focused on improving first-hit probability for crew-served weapons. Acquired in 2025 by Fjord Defence Group, listed on Euronext Oslo as DFENS.

Fynd Reality11-50 · AI & Defence Software
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Norwegian XR training platform company building Fynd CORE, an immersive collaboration system used for military, higher education, and public protection training. Selected by the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to deliver Leopard 2 A4 tank training to the Ukrainian Armed Forces under a NOK 82.5 million Nansen Programme contract.

HavguardLeknes · 1-10 · Naval & Maritime
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Develops AI-enabled technologies for real-time multimodal underwater communication and submarine detection, specializing in magneto-inductive wireless communication systems to protect critical underwater infrastructure.

IDEAS (Integrated Detector Electronics)Oslo · 11-50 · Sensors & EW
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Norwegian designer of custom radiation-hardened ASICs and detector modules for X-ray, gamma-ray, and infrared imaging in defence, space, and scientific instrumentation. Founded in 1992 by CERN and University of Oslo physicists, with electronics on 25+ space missions.

MachiaLoddefjord · 1-10 · Drones & UAV
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Norwegian technology company developing unmanned systems for military and security use, focused on drones with fibre-optic FPV connectivity. The Skylink series is designed for demanding operational environments by a team with military and operational drone expertise.

Nordic BatteriesKongsberg · 51-200 · Advanced Materials
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Manufactures customized battery solutions for industrial applications across construction, maritime, and defence sectors. Provides specialized battery systems for harsh environments.

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NtentionTrondheim · 1-10 · AI & Defence Software
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NTNU spin-off building intuitive interfaces for controlling robots and drones, including the Astronaut Smart Glove that lets ESA test crews command UAVs and ground robots through hand gestures. Focused on XR and wearable sensor approaches for operating unmanned systems in space, energy, and defence.

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Radionor CommunicationsHorten · Communications
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Digital phased-array tactical broadband radios for military operations, combat-proven by Norwegian forces in Ukraine.

Rift DynamicsOslo · 11-50 · Drones & UAV
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Norwegian builder of low-cost attritable combat drones for European armed forces. The Wåsp FPV+ is an AI-capable strike and surveillance drone with 1.5 kg payload and 150+ km/h speed, fielded with the Norwegian Army and ammunition partner Nammo, with production capacity of 20,000 units per month.

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Robot AviationHønefoss · 1-10 · Drones & UAV
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Leading developer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) offering SkyRobot family of fixed-wing aircraft for military and commercial surveillance, monitoring, and communication relay applications.

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ScanmaticArendal · 51-200 · Naval & Maritime
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Hydroacoustics and sonar specialist supplying NATO navies with anti-submarine warfare training systems, torpedo countermeasures, sonar test and calibration kit and radar surveillance. Sonar3 is the company's latest signal-processing platform, developed with FFI for both manned and unmanned naval systems.

SentiSystemsTrondheim · 1-10 · AI & Defence Software
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NTNU spin-off from the Department of Engineering Cybernetics building the SentiNAV family of GNSS-denied navigation systems for ships, drones and vehicles. Core technology is SentiBoard, a custom board providing nano- to microsecond sensor time synchronization across IMU, LiDAR, cameras and radar.

Skarv TechnologiesTrondheim · 1-10 · Naval & Maritime
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Develops software and hardware solutions for autonomous robotic systems operating in marine environments, specializing in mission-critical applications that require high degrees of self-dependence and robustness.

SkytaleOslo · 1-10 · Communications
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Builds an end-to-end encrypted communications platform with chat, voice, video, file-sharing and location-sharing for Norwegian organisations subject to the Security Act. Hosted in Norway on a zero-trust architecture compliant with NSM recommendations, developed 100 percent by Norwegian developers, and part of the Kongsberg Incubator.

Solid Ground1-10 · Soldier Systems
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International subsidiary of Norwegian VR training company Trygg-Grunn, building the BASIC VR platform for military and law enforcement procedural training. Founded by ex-military and police personnel and deployed at events including ENFORCE TAC.

Squarehead TechnologyOslo · 51-200 · Sensors & EW
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Builds passive acoustic detection arrays for drone, rocket, artillery and mortar threats. Discovair G2 microphone array uses 128 microphones plus optical camera for real-time threat localisation; partner of OSL on Norway's NOK 938M counter-UAS contract.

Testnor1-10 · Sensors & EW
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Multi-domain testing company building software and hardware to assess the robustness of advanced technology against simulated attacks in real-world Arctic conditions. Co-organises Jammertest with FFI, the world's largest open GNSS jamming and spoofing test event held annually in Andøya, Norway.

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Tycho Space TechnologiesTrondheim · 1-10 · Space & Satellites
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NTNU and University of Oslo spin-out building plug-and-play radiation-tolerant edge computers for small satellites. Flagship TychoBoB is a Linux-based AI processing board joining the UiO CENSSAT-1 mission in 2027 via the Arctic Phi-Lab and ESA BIC Norway programmes.

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UnpluggedGrimstad · 1-10 · Naval & Maritime
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Builds inductive contactless slip rings that transfer power and data magnetically across air gaps for robotics, defence platforms and underwater drones, eliminating the wear and debris of traditional brush-based slip rings. Selected for NATO DIANA's 2026 cohort to adapt its underwater wireless charging technology for NATO defence needs.

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VAKEOslo · 11-50 · Space & Satellites
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Maritime intelligence platform that uses machine learning on Sentinel-2, SAR and AIS data to detect, identify and track dark vessels for governments and offshore asset owners. KSAT acquired a 70% majority stake in 2024 to scale the platform for national maritime situational awareness.

WideNorthLysaker · 11-50 · Communications
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High-end electronics design house specialising in software-defined radio, DVB-S2X modems, FPGA development and UAV control systems for satellite communications and defence. Developing payloads for Space Norway's radar maritime surveillance satellite system alongside EIDEL, KSAT and FFI.

Ofte stilte spørsmål

Hvem er de største aktørene i norsk forsvarsindustri?+

De tyngste aktørene er Kongsberg Defence og Aerospace med NSM- og JSM-missilene og Protector-fjernstyrte våpenstasjoner, Nammo innen ammunisjon og missildrivverk og Thales Norge innen militær kommunikasjon. Ingen av disse ligger i DefenceJobs-portalen, som konsentrerer seg om innovative startups og SMB-er. De former likevel etterspørselen mot mange av selskapene vi følger, særlig innen strålingstolerant elektronikk, sensorer og undervannssystemer.

Hvilke sektorer dominerer norsk forsvarsøkosystem?+

Maritim og undervannsteknologi er den tydeligste styrken, sterkt forankret i NTNU-miljøet i Trondheim og offshoreteknologi fra olje- og gassalderen. Rom og sensorer er en voksende andregruppe gjennom EmLogic, IDEAS, Tycho og VAKE. Drone- og UAV-segmentet utvikles gjennom Advanced Precision Systems, Griff Aviation, Machia på avansert kamuflasje og Ubiq Aerospace på avising av droner, mens militær kommunikasjon dekkes av EIDEL og WideNorth.

Hvor sitter de norske forsvarsbedriftene?+

Oslo og Lysaker er den største klyngen og samler selskaper innen elektronikk, rom, droner og soldatutstyr. Trondheim og NTNU-området er tyngdepunktet for maritim autonomi, undervannsrobotikk og rom. Bergen og Laksevåg dekker ROV-miljøet gjennom Argus Remote Systems, mens Sykkylven på Sunnmøre har Griff Aviation, Eidsvoll har EIDEL, og Andøya i nord har blitt operativt oppskytingssted for Isar Aerospace.

Hva driver veksten i norsk forsvarsindustri akkurat nå?+

Flere faktorer trekker samtidig. Langtidsplan 2025-2036 gir tolv år med forutsigbar finansiering, Norge har ligget over NATOs toprosentmål siden 2024 og er innrettet mot den nye Haag-målsettingen innen 2035. Krigen i Ukraina har akselerert innkjøp av ammunisjon og autonome systemer, og Arktis-fokuset løfter budsjettene til undervannsovervåkning, maritim domenebevissthet og lang rekkevidde.

Eksporterer norske forsvarsstartups?+

Ja, og i større grad enn hjemmemarkedet alene kan forklare. Maritime Robotics har kunder globalt innen hydrografi og overvåkning, Kongsberg og Nammo trekker hele underleverandørkjeder ut i allierte markeder, og Fieldmades NOMAD-løsning for mobilt 3D-print av reservedeler brukes av flere NATO-land. VAKE selger maritim etterretning basert på satellittdata, og Eelume har hatt kommersielle kontrakter innen offshore-inspeksjon parallelt med forsvarsrelevante anvendelser.

Hva kvalifiserer en bedrift til denne portalen?+

Vi fokuserer på selskaper som har Forsvaret, FMA, NATO-styrker eller allierte militære kunder som en reell del av kundebasen, og der teknologien er tydelig forsvarsrelevant. Ren kommersiell cybersikkerhet, generisk SaaS eller bredere industriell automasjon faller utenfor, selv om selskapet holder til i Norge. Typisk teller vi inn drone- og undervannssystemer, militær kommunikasjon, sensorer, presisjonsild, soldatutstyr, forsvarsrom og ammunisjon.