# Netherlands Expands CITADEL Air Defense

On October 2, 2026, Kongsberg received a contract worth 1.5 billion Norwegian krone (approximately **$155 million**) to expand the Netherlands’ CITADEL air-defense program. The work includes additional mobile NOMADS systems and increased capacity for the existing NASAMS fleet, reinforcing the Dutch demand for layered air defense and associated systems integration. A separate December 2025 contract covered integration of Rheinmetall’s command-and-control solution into the Skyranger 30 mobile air-defense system.

- The award creates a market signal for suppliers of mobile air-defense platforms, NASAMS-related capabilities, sensors, missiles, and command-and-control integration.
- Defense contractors can assess where their products or services complement Kongsberg’s systems and the broader air-defense supply chain; the reported award does not identify an open solicitation or procurement contact.
- No delivery schedule is provided, so the available information does not establish a bid deadline or near-term subcontracting timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- Government of the Netherlands

### Vendors
- Kongsberg (awardee)
- Raytheon (NASAMS co-developer)
- Rheinmetall (command-and-control integration contractor)

### Sources
- [Kongsberg has signed a contract worth $155 million to expand the Netherlands’ CITADEL air defense program

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