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Ukraine to Receive CORTEX Typhon C-UAS Air Defense Systems

The International Fund for Ukraine orders Counter Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) air defense systems from Kongsberg to enhance capabilities of the armed forces By Joe Macey / 21 Aug 2023

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International Fund for Ukraine orders multiple C-UAS air defence systems from Kongsberg
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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed an agreement to deliver C-UAS air defense systems to Ukraine. 

Under a contract with the International Fund for Ukraine, the company will deliver several CORTEX Typhon systems for £56 million.

The CORTEX Typhon C-UAS is based on field-proven software and hardware from Teledyne Flir and Kongsberg, including surveillance systems and Kongsberg Remote Weapon Station (RWS) and Cortex Integrated Combat Solution (ICS).

As part of the delivery, the Norwegian Government has donated Dingo 2 vehicles, Kongsberg RWS and weapons.

“This contract will provide a significant capability boost for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and will support their ability to protect their people and defend their country against aerial threats,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

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Posted by Joe Macey Joseph Macey is a Content Specialist at Unmanned Systems Technology. Since joining in 2022, he has focused on emerging technologies in unmanned systems, with particular expertise in Counter-UAS, communication systems, and camera technologies. A graduate of Falmouth University in Journalism, Joseph began his career in 2019 as a local reporter. His journalism experience not only sharpens his reporting but also enhances his ability to conduct in-depth interviews, enabling him to deliver authoritative insights on the latest industry trends. Connect
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