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NORWEGIAN DEFENCE AND SECURITY INDUSTRY DIRECTORY NORWEGIAN DEFENCE AND SECURITY INDUSTRIES fsi.no ASSOCIATION Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide Photo: Olav Standal Tangen, Norwegian Defence largest players in the sector have Small is powerful kept their creative and entre- The Norwegian defence industry preneurial spirit by applying is a significant exporter of decentralized organizational defence equipment and thus an principles. important contributor to many allied and other likeminded Naturally, our most important nation’s defence capabilities. export markets are our allies in The technology and systems our NATO and our neighbours in industry offers in the international the Nordics. The US represents market have been developed both an important partner and in close cooperation between a challenging market. The battle the user communities in the for market share in the US is fierce Norwegian Armed Forces, the and will stay that way. Norwegian Defence Research Nevertheless, we remain Establishment (FFI) and the committed to gaining better industry itself, often in coopera- market access to the US market. tion with international industrial partners. Winning contracts within the “best value” framework of the Norwegian defence and security F-35 acquisition is of significant companies are small, innovative importance to the Norwegian and high tech. Even Norway’s defence industry. Norwegian 2 fsi.no companies are today proud tech. This is an attractive market partners in development and position with an interesting manufacturing of the F-35 and potential. related systems. F-35 cooperation still holds a large potential for On behalf of the Norwegian Norwegian suppliers, even government, I promise that we though competition is increasing. will do our utmost to open doors for the Norwegian defence and In the long run, growth markets security industry abroad. It is in Asia, Oceania and South an industry important both for America will have to grow to our Armed Forces but also an secure our future success.Hence, industry that contributes we will increasingly emphasize significantly to our society at these markets overseas. large by employing close to 5,000 people all over the country. The EU Defence and Security Procurement Directive was I am confident that the industry implemented in Norway as of will continue to be proactive, 1 January 2014. This is managed adaptive to change and ready to through the Norwegian Regula- turn opportunities into results. tion on Defence and Security Procurement (FOSA). The regulations provides both challenges and opportunities. The Norwegian government will continue with industrial co-operation and offset agreements in areas in which the new legislation allows for such market activities. Success in the international defence and security market is not easily achieved. The market is far from transparent and political considerations are more often than not part of the decision making processes. Norway is a high cost country within low tech, but not particularly within high fsi.no 3 The Norwegian Defence and Security Industries Association (FSi) Our mission is to foster framework The member companies employ conditions for member companies to more than 20 000 highly skilled indi- succeed in the domestic and global viduals, accounting for approximately defence and security markets, 5000 man-years employed directly in thereby contributing to Norway’s defence-related activities. Total defence and security goals. defence related revenue is estimated at approximately 12 billion NOK FSi is affiliated with the Confederation per year, of which approximately 4,5 of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), billion NOK are export. the main representative body for Norwegian enterprises with a FSi is the single point of contact for current membership of over 20,000 the Norwegian Government and companies – a link which provides authorities in strategic and political FSi with an additional clout in its issues that affect the Norwegian dialogue with the Government and defence and security industry. FSi the Armed Forces. maintains direct contact with key governmental and military bodies The association comprises more than through established committees 120 companies from all parts of and work processes. Our ability to Norway. It is a diversified group represent our members´ interests is ranging from the major national strongly enhanced through our close defence contractors to one-man links to these authority organizations. businesses with unique niche capabilities built on innovation and The association is also a focal point advanced technology serving both for foreign contractors seeking the military and civilian markets. cooperation with Norwegian About 85 percent of our members companies in relation to Norwegian are SMEs. Membership is open to any defence procurements abroad contractor with commercial interests and international collaborative in the defence markets and programmes. We strongly encourage homeland defence. FSi strives to international interested parties to accommodate its members’ needs. contact FSi in their efforts to acquaint In our efforts to develop further themselves with the Norwegian and sustain a successful association, companies and competencies in we encourage our members and these industry sectors. We are always other stakeholders to actively involve prepared to provide advice and assis- themselves in our affairs whether on tance to foreign contractors seeking a national or international level. cooperation in Norway. 4 fsi.no FSi supports the member • Preparing an Industrial companies through: Co-operation Agreement with the • Advocacy - Representing the Norwegian MOD? interests of the industry to the Government, the armed forces, FSi can assist in identifying opinion leaders, international relevant Norwegian companies, organizations and the general provide updated information on public. technologies, products and capabilities. FSi also facilitate • Networking - Offering a plethora meetings, seminars, workshops of seminars and workshops every etc. between foreign contractors year, frequently in close and Norwegian industry. collaboration with the MOD and the armed forces of Norway. For further information, • Business development - Fostering please contact: dialogue with the Government, relevant bodies in the armed Norwegian Defence and Security Industries Association (FSi), forces, foreign contractors seeking Confederation of Norwegian partners in Norway and defence Enterprise (NHO), industry association in other P.O. Box 5250 Majorstuen, nations and providing updated NO- 0303 Oslo, NORWAY information to member Tel: + 47 23 08 80 00 companies on relevant events E-mail: fsi@nho.no and activities. www.fsi.no • Member Services - Providing general advice to member companies and undertaking seminars and courses in subjects relevant to the industry. The single focal point for Defence and Secutity Industries in Norway • Pursuing business opportunities with the Norwegian Armed Forces? Need a local partner in Norway? FSi has the complete overview of defence industrial capabilities, products and technology in Norway. fsi.no 5 dedicated personnel, a wide range of skills and capabilities, AIM is an exceptional MRO one stop shop. Business Core Business Units; • F-35 Horizontal/Vertical-tail AIM Norway is a highly competent assembly and LO-coating and experienced supplier of MRO • Aircraft Maintenance services. Wholly owned by the • Engine Maintenance Norwegian MoD, AIM recently • Electro/Avionics Maintenance acquired the Belgian Engine Centre • Special Mechanical Processes (BEC), employs approximately 500 people across 5 core business areas. Certifications; These competences have supported • AS9100 the fixed and rotary wing customers • AQAP 2120 for decades and the company is • EASA part 145, rating cat III for NDI already preparing for the arrival of new equipment: The F35 and AW101 AIM Norway NAWSARH. In addition, AIM is looking Fetveien 80-84 to expand into other areas of activity, NO-2007 Kjeller such as land, maritime and civil Tel: +47 91 21 00 00 systems, as well as actively seeking E-mail: aim@aimnorway.com opportunities outside Norway. With www.aimnorway.com The only instrumented range in Norway with the latest of telemetry and tracking systems providing full data sets for real- time and post mission analysis. Business Chairman: Odd Enoksen ATC is a versatile and cost effective President: Gunnar Olsen test range for aerospace- and ship- Owner: Andøya Space Center based applications, such as missiles, rockets and UAV/RPAS. 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