Kitron Expands Norwegian Defence Manufacturing Capacity with New Longum Facility
Event summary
- Kitron officially opened a new 7,500 sqm production facility in Longum, Norway, expanding its manufacturing capacity in the region.
- The facility, alongside the existing Kilsund site, brings Kitron's total local workforce to approximately 550 employees.
- Kitron reported a 69% year-over-year revenue increase in H1 2026, with Defence and Aerospace becoming its largest market sector.
- The expansion is driven by increased European and NATO defence investments, positioning Kitron to support secure, high-reliability supply chains.
The big picture
Kitron's expansion aligns with a broader European defence investment supercycle, driven by heightened security concerns and NATO member spending. The company's strategic focus on secure, high-reliability electronics manufacturing positions it as a key player in a rapidly evolving defence supply chain. With revenues surpassing EUR 568 million in H1 2026, Kitron is well-positioned to capitalize on long-term defence sector growth.
What we're watching
- Defence Demand
- How sustained European and NATO defence investments will impact Kitron's growth trajectory.
- Supply Chain Dynamics
- Whether Kitron can maintain its position as a strategic bottleneck in secure electronics manufacturing.
- Geographic Expansion
- The pace at which Kitron will expand its capacity in other high-demand regions.
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