KONGSBERG marks two years in Australia’s Global Supply Chain Program

KONGSBERG is celebrating the second anniversary of its participation in the Australian Government’s Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program, marking two years of strengthening Australian sovereign industrial capability and creating export opportunities for local defence industry with 17 contracts awarded. Since joining the GSC Program in July 2024, KONGSBERG has worked closely with Australian suppliers to integrate locally manufactured products and capabilities into its global supply chain. The program has enabled Australian companies to compete for international opportunities while supporting the growth of advanced manufacturing and highly skilled jobs. Over the past two years, KONGSBERG has achieved significant milestones, including securing export contracts for Australian-manufactured Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence command and control consoles and NSM launchers destined for European allies. These exports demonstrate Australia’s ability to manufacture complex, world-class defence capabilities that meet the demanding standards of international customers. John Fry, Managing Director of Kongsberg Defence Australia, said the anniversary highlighted the value of long-term investment in Australian industry. “Joining the Global Supply Chain Program was about more than becoming another participating prime—it was about creating genuine, long-term export opportunities for Australian businesses and providing diversity and resilience into KONGSBERG’s global supply chain. Two years on, we have demonstrated that Australian industry can successfully deliver advanced defence capability into KONGSBERG’s global programs. Our local suppliers are proving they can compete on quality, innovation and reliability with the very best in the world. Our ambition is to ensure Australian suppliers become enduring partners within KONGSBERG’s global supply chain.” KONGSBSERG Australia’s GSC Program Manager, Erin Hamblin confirmed demand for advanced defence capability continues to grow internationally and Australia is well positioned to become a trusted exporter of high-technology defence systems and components. “The Global Supply Chain Program continues to provide Australian companies with opportunities to access international markets through participating defence primes, helping build a more resilient, competitive and export-focused Australian defence industry.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]