Norway considers drones from Northrop Grumman and General Atomics for future maritime surveillance

Norway Considers Acquisition of US Maritime Surveillance Drones to Strengthen Arctic Security and Real-Time Naval Monitoring

Norway is undergoing a pivotal evaluation process for procuring a next-generation fleet of long-range uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) designed to safeguard its vast maritime domain and bolster NATO operations in the Arctic. With the Royal Norwegian Air Force and the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (Forsvarsmateriell, or NDMA) leading the initiative, the Ministry of Defence has launched a formal concept selection study to assess two advanced cont…

Norway considers drones from Northrop Grumman and General Atomics for future maritime surveillance

The Norwegian long-term defence plan outlines the acquisition of long-range drones equipped with sensors and systems for persistent surveillance in key maritime areas in the north. These drones are intended to enhance the armed forces’ situational awareness, with deployment scheduled between 2029 and 2032, according to Defense News. “At this stage, Forsvarsmateriell (NDMA) is working closely with the Norwegian Air Force to support a concept sele…