“Advanced prototypes and the first operational laser weapon systems are in the process of being fielded to military units in several countries. We are also expecting significantly more capable systems to be fielded in the coming years. This means that it is important to study their potential operational impact, as well as how the introduction of laser technology could affect the future of our business,” said Morten Brandtzæg, President and CEO of the Nammo Group.
Morten Brandtzæg
...it is important to study their potential operational impact, as well as how the introduction of laser technology could affect the future of our business
The NOK 35 million program is jointly funded by Nammo and the Norwegian Ministry of Defense, and aims to increase the knowledge on the effect of Direct Energy Laser weapons on the modern battlefield. Together with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), Nammo will study how these weapons could be used, and how to protect both current and future Norwegian Armed Forces weapon systems and platforms against them.
Nammo CEO Morten Brandtzæg,Photo: Nammo
Nammo will be supporting the project through its lead ammunition researchers, offering decades of experience in advanced ammunition design and analysis. The FFI will provide operational insight, laser technology and weapons expertise, as well as expertise in advanced testing and analysis.
