Norway’s Kongsberg Group has reached an agreement to acquire a majority ownership stake in U.S.-based missile specialist Zone 5 Technologies, a move aimed at strengthening its lineup of affordable, scalable strike and counter-UAS weapons.
Under the deal, Kongsberg will acquire 90 percent of the California company through its Defence and Aerospace division, while Zone 5’s leadership will retain a minority share. Financial details were not disclosed, and the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals. Once completed, Zone 5 will continue operating as an independent subsidiary within the Kongsberg Group.
Founded in 2011, Zone 5 Technologies employs around 250 personnel and recorded revenues exceeding $100 million in fiscal year 2025.
Kongsberg stated that lessons from recent conflicts underscore the urgent requirement for high-volume, cost-effective munitions capable of countering mass drone attacks and supporting long-range strike missions—capabilities the acquisition is intended to bolster.
Zone 5’s product portfolio includes systems such as the Rusty Dagger subsonic missile, the White Spike drone interceptor, and the Paladin tactical hexacopter, all designed to meet emerging operational demands.
