Monday, May 04, 2009

Finland Orders EUR 340 Million Air Defence System From Norway

Finland Orders EUR 340 Million Air Defence System From Norway
(NSI News Source Info) May 4, 2009: The Finnish government said Wednesday it would buy a 340-million-euro air defence system from Norway's Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. Kongsberg’s NASAMS, essentially a ground-launched version of the Amraam missile, has beaten competitors for Finland’s medium-range air-defense contract. (Norwegian Armed Forces photo)
Kongsberg's Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) is to replace a Russian-made air defence system.
The purchase price excludes the missiles themselves, with the government expected to authorise a further spend of about 100 million euros on US-made Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) ordnance.
The cabinet finance committee also showed green light to a 175-million-euro radar system.

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