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Kongsberg agrees to buy 90 percent of US missile maker Zone 5 Technologies

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace signed an agreement on 16 December 2025 to acquire 90 percent of California based Zone 5 Technologies, a maker of low cost strike and interceptor missiles. The deal still needs regulatory approval before closing.

Verified AI-drafted Kongsberg Group press release, 16 December 2025

What it does not test. Does not disclose the transaction's value or confirm regulatory approval has been granted.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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