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Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services has officially opened a new F-35 maintenance facility in Rygge, southeastern Norway. The site serves as the National Air Vehicle Depot for the Norwegian F-35 fleet and is operated under a long-term contract with the Norwegian Armed Forces.

The depot will handle heavy maintenance, upgrades, modifications, and improvements to Norwegian F-35 fighter jets. It complements the Armed Forces’ own maintenance operations based in Ørland, mid-Norway.

“The opening of this facility in Rygge demonstrates how Kongsberg and the Norwegian defence industry contribute to strengthening Norway’s defence capability as well as maintaining critical aeronautical expertise,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. “The close cooperation with the Norwegian Armed Forces, authorities, Lockheed Martin and industry partners has been crucial for the rapid and efficient implementation of the depot,” he added.

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