Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (KDA) is the defence and aerospace division of Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Norway's major industrial group. KDA designs and produces advanced satellite subsystems, satellite ground control systems, and defence electronics for Norwegian government, ESA, and commercial space customers. In space, the company is known for its TT&C ground stations, on-board data handling systems, satellite propulsion electronics, and integrated mission control software. KDA supports European space missions including Sentinel, MetOp, and Galileo program supply chain roles, and provides satellite communication and surveillance systems to the Norwegian military and allied nations. The company is headquartered in Kongsberg and operates production facilities across Norway.