Regjeringen har i egen melding til Stortinget fremmet en Nasjonal forsvarsindustriell strategi som skal bidra til å skape et høyteknologisk og fremtidsrettet forsvar. Strategien beskriver hvordan nasjonale sikkerhetspolitiske interesser skal ivaretas gjennom å opprettholde og videreutvikle en internasjonalt konkurransedyktig norsk forsvarsindustri. Dette er målsettinger som nå skal videreutvikles og operasjonaliseres i samarbeid mellom aktørene i forsvarssektoren – det såkalte Trekantsamarbeidet

FFI gir kunnskapsbaserte råd til Forsvarsdepartementet i arbeidet med videre utvikling av norsk forsvarsindustriell politikk. Arbeidet innebærer å samarbeide med sentrale beslutningstakere i sektoren, operative brukermiljøer i Forsvaret, og å ha god kontakt med ulike industriaktører. Det innebærer også utstrakt internasjonalt samarbeid for å posisjonere norsk industri for internasjonale markeder. 

Vi utfører analyser, utarbeider statistikker og gjør vurderinger knyttet til utviklingstrekk for norsk og internasjonal forsvarsindustri og forsvarsmarkeder. Dette brukes så som grunnlag for å gi råd til departementet om videreutviklingen av norsk forsvarsindustriell strategi – blant annet rundt bruken av ulike virkemidler for å sikre markedsadgang og like rammevilkår for norsk forsvarsindustri på det amerikanske og europeiske forsvarsmarkedet. 

På oppdrag gjennomfører FFI også forsvarsindustrielle vurderinger og analyser til grunnlag for Forsvarsdepartementets valg av anskaffelsesstrategi ved utvikling eller kjøp av nytt materiell. Vi skal bidra til å gjøre departementet i stand til å ta velbegrunnede og konsistente valg om bruk av leverandører. Nasjonale sikkerhetsbehov og hensyn til nasjonal beredskapsevne vurderes spesielt. 

De siste årene er det satt spesielt fokus på å styrke forsvarssektorens evne til å drive behovs- og mulighetsdrevet innovasjon – og til raskt å kunne utvikle nye løsninger ved også å utnytte kommersielt tilgjengelig teknologi. FFI ga ut en rapport om Trekantmodellen høsten 2018 med anbefalinger om tiltak som bør iverksettes for å styrke denne modellen og innovasjonsevnen.

I 2019 startet så FFI opp et eget arbeid på innovasjon i forsvarssektoren for å styrke forståelsen av hvordan vi kan videreutvikle innovasjonsarbeidet i forsvarssektoren.

Vi ønsker blant annet å øke vår kompetanse på hvordan incentiver og andre virkemidler kan øke sannsynligheten for raskere utvikling, kommersialisering og implementering av nye løsninger og materiell. Dette vil sette oss i stand til å fungere som bedre rådgivere, både for Forsvaret og for forsvarsindustrien.

Vi samarbeider derfor med nasjonale og internasjonale innovasjonsmiljøer for å kartlegge trender, identifisere utviklingsmuligheter og lære fra andre sterke innovasjonsaktører både i og utenfor forsvarssektoren. Prosjektet vil videre aggregere den kunnskap og erfaring som bygges i de ulike forskningsområdene ved avdeling Innovasjon og industriutvikling, og fremme anbefalinger basert på dette.

Årlig rapport: Forsvarsindustrien i Norge

FFI lager årlig rapporter som beskriver den norske forsvarsindustriens virksomhet. Det er en slags temperaturmåling på industriens utvikling, og ses primært i rapportserien Forsvarsindustrien i Norge som har vært produsert siden 2009, og hvor utvalgte økonomiske måltall blir gjennomgått. 

Formålet er å gi opplysninger om industriens strukturelle og økonomiske utvikling. Statistikken produseres på oppdrag fra Forsvarsdepartementet. I tillegg gir Forsvars- og sikkerhetsindustriens forening (FSi) støtte til arbeidet med å hente inn og bearbeide materialet. 

FFI-Rapport 2024

Forsvarsindustrien i Norge – statistikk for 2023

We have studied key figures for 2023 from companies in Norway’s defence industry. The industry has collectively reported a 32% growth in defence-related revenue. Revenue from the Norwegian Armed Forces, other Norwegian customers, and foreign customers all increased. All sizes of enterprises reported growth.Revenue from foreign customers continued to rise, increasing by 30% in 2023 compared to 2022, up from 11% growth from 2021 to 2022. This revenue comes from two sources: exports and revenue from foreign subsidiaries, both contributing approximately equally to the increase.Total defence-related research and development (R&D) rose by 56% from 2022. The total R&D includes both internally funded R&D and R&D funded by others.The defence-related order backlog continued to rise, up 44% for 2023. The order backlog was 2.4 times the total defence-related revenue.The number of defence-related full-time equivalents (FTEs) in the companies was 11% higher than in our previous measurement. The increase was particularly driven by foreign subsidiaries, which saw a growth of 22%.The basis for this year’s statistics is reported figures from 70 companies, 17 fewer than in 2022.
FFI-Rapport 2023

Forsvarsindustrien i Norge – statistikk for 2022

We have studied key figures for 2022 in the defence industry in Norway. This industry reported a 13 % growth in defence-related revenue. The revenue from the Norwegian Armed Forces, the revenue from other Norwegian customers and the revenue from foreign customers all increased. All business sizes except micro-enterprises reported an increase in defence-related revenue.The increase in revenue from foreign customers is mainly due to increased export (+15 %). The revenue from foreign subsidiaries increased as well (+7 %).Research and development (R&D) decreased by 21 %. Both internally funded R&D and R&D funded by others declined.The defence-related order backlog increased by 39 %.The total number of defence-related full-time equivalents (FTE) increased by 4 %. The number of full-time equivalents in Norway (FTEs) increased by 8 %, while the number of foreign FTEs decreased by 4%.The statistics for 2022 are based on reported numbers from 87 enterprises, which is four fewer than last year.
FFI-Rapport 2022

Forsvarsindustrien i Norge – statistikk for 2021

The Norwegian defence industry reports a growth in defence-related revenue of 8 % from 2020 to 2021. The revenue from the Norwegian Armed Forces was unchanged, while the revenue from both other Norwegian customers and foreign customers increased. The large and medium-sized enterprises increased their turnover, while it fell at the small enterprises.The increase in revenue from foreign customers is mainly due to increase in foreign subsidiaries (17 %), while the export increased 1 %.The extent of research and development (R&D) decreased by 37 %. The change is mainly due to decrease in co-financed R&D.The total number of defence-related full-time equivalents (FTE) increased by 3 % from 2020 to 2021.The industry expect increased turnover, order backlog, innovation and need for STEM competence (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) for 2022.The basis for this year's statistics consists of 91 enterprises. The low response rate of 46 % is primarily due to the fact that more enterprises received the questionnaire than last year.
FFI-Rapport 2021

Forsvarsindustrien i Norge – statistikk 2020

The figures for 2020 show that the sample of Norwegian defence companies delivers approximately 17% of the Norwegian Armed Forces' total materiel investments.The defence industry in Norway reports a growth in defence-related revenue of 20% from 2019 to 2020. The revenue in the Norwegian market increased by 15%, while the revenue from foreign customers increased by 21%.The increase in revenue from foreign customers is due to both an increase in revenue in foreign subsidiaries (5%) and an increase in exports (45%). The scope of research and development (R&D) increased by 26% from 2019 to 2020. The change is due to increased co-financed R&D, while self-financed R&D is unchanged. Purchasing costs decreased by 14% from 2019 to 2020. This cost reduction can be attributed to a reduction in purchases from foreign suppliers (-26%). The total number of defence-related full-time equivalents (FTE) increased by 10% from 2019 to 2020. The development shows an increase every year in the total number of defence-related FTEs since 2013.
FFI-Rapport 2020

Forsvarsindustrien i Norge - statistikk 2019

The figures for 2019 show that Norwegian defence companies deliver approximately 16% of theNorwegian Armed Forces' total materiel investments. It is assumed that foreign suppliers, andthus the import share, account for the remaining 84%.2019 show a positive development in the revenue indicators. Defence-related revenueincreased by 10% from 2018 to 2019. In terms of NOK, the largest increase in revenue is fromforeign customers. Particularly the revenue in foreign subsidiaries of the large companies.The export figures show a decrease of 18% from 2018. However, seen in a historical light, theexport figures for 2019 are 4% higher than the average since 2010. In terms of NOK, the largestdecline is for the large companies, but these companies also had higher export figures than theaverage for the last ten years.Research and development (R&D) is unchanged (-1%). Apart from micro companies (with adecline of 66%), all other company categories have an increase in R&D.Purchasing costs had an increase from 2018 to 2019 of 56%. The increase is from bothNorwegian and foreign suppliers, but the increase is largest in relation to the foreign suppliers(80%). This increase in purchasing costs is also supported by a 91% increase in order backlogfrom 2018 to 2019.
FFI-Rapport 2019

Forsvarsindustrien i Norge – statistikk 2018

The figures for 2018 show a decline in the number of defence-related companies, from 116companies in 2017 to 104 companies in 2018. The decline is primarily related to the smallestcompanies.There are decreases in all of the indicators on defence-related revenue, with the exception offoreign subsidiaries. The decline is greatest in the Norwegian market, which indicates increasingcompetition in the domestic market for 2018 as well.Export figures show a decline of 8% compared to 2017. However, the figures for 2017 were atthe highest level since 2010, and seen in a historical light, the figures for 2018 are 32% higherthan the average since 2010. All business categories have increased in comparison to theaverage since 2010. The large companies have the most increase with exports that are 41%higher than the average since 2010.Research and development (R&D) is down 11% in 2018, with the category of self-funded R&Ddown 35%. This decline can be related to the smallest companies (46% decline) and mediumsizedcompanies (28% decline).The number of defence-related full-time equivalent (FTE) increases by 2%. The increase is dueto activities abroad, while the FTEs in Norway are declining.
FFI-Rapport 2018

Forsvarsindustrien i Norge - statistikk 2017

Main figures for the Norwegian defence industry 2017 Table 0.1Main figures for the Norwegian defence industry 2017. The total revenue figures show an increase from 2% to 5%. However, the increase is lower than the defence equipment expenditures of 2017. This indicates increased levels of competition for the Norwegian defence companies in the domestic market. There is a significant increase in exports (31% from 2016), which also increases the share of export in relations to total revenue (from 35% in 2016 to 44% in 2017). All the export categories increase, but dual-use shows the highest increase (43%). It should be noted that the small businesses have increased their exports with over 51%. Part of the growth can be explained by the fact that some materiel produced for stock in 2016 was exported in 2017. However, the increase is also a strong indicator of the industry's enhanced competitiveness in foreign markets. Research and development (R&D) was also significantly strengthened in 2017 with an increase of 31%. The category of co-financed R&D increases the most (by 42%). Within this category, the increase is also the highest among micro companies. Defence-related full-time equivalent (FTE) has an increase of 5%. The increase is due to activities abroad, while the FTEs in Norway are declining. There is a 20% increase in value creation since 2016. This is due to increase in both labour costs and operating results. In combination with a decline in cost of goods, the margin trend is also slightly positive.
FFI-Rapport 2017

Forsvarsindustrien i Norge – statistikk 2016

With the exception of "cost of goods" the overall figures shows an increase compared to 2015. Itshould be noted that it is a decline in "revenue from the Norwegian defence" by 5 percent. Onthe other hand, there is a 10 percent increase in "revenues from foreign customers." The latter isdue to increased export (increased by 18 percent).Overall, there is a slight increase in R & D, but there is a significant shift in funding from cofinancedR & D to self-financed R & D.It is assumed that these observations can be related to an "F-35 effect" where it is expectedincreased competition in the domestic market but also increased access to other markets. In thelong run it will be interesting to observe whether and how the industry compensates for areduced home market.
FFI-Rapport 2016

Forsvarsindustrien i Norge - statistikk 2015

With the exception of "research and development" the overall figures shows an increasecompared to 2014. It should be noted that it is a decline in "revenue from the Norwegiandefence" by 11 %. On the other hand, there is a 20 % increase in "revenues from foreigncustomers." The latter is due to increased sales in foreign subsidiaries.There is a decrease in "research and development" (R & D). The decrease relates to the cofinancedR & D. The decline appears to be a periodical adjustment relative to 2014, but reducesthe level of R & D to the lowest we have recorded since we started our investigations.It is assumed that these observations can be related to an "F-35 effect" where it is expectedincreased competition in the domestic market but also increased access to other markets. In thelong run it will be interesting to observe whether and how the industry compensates for areduced home market.
FFI-Rapport 2015

Forsvarsindustrien i Norge - statistikk 2014

I forhold til forsvarsrelatert omsetning er den største verdimessige nedgangen knyttet tilomsetning fra salg til utenlandske kunder. Denne nedgangen skyldes primært de størstevirksomhetene, og settes det i sammenheng med eksporttallene er det en indikasjon på atnedgangen i omsetning er noe større i utenlandske datterselskaper.Årets hovedtall viser også en markant nedgang for de minste virksomhetene. Settes dette isammenheng med nedgangen i det samlede driftsresultatet for forsvarsindustrien, kan det tyde påat de største virksomhetene er i ferd med å endre markedsfokuset til fordel for forsvarsmarkedet.
FFI-Rapport 2014

Forsvarsindustrien i Norge - statistikk 2013

This report presents statistics on the Norwegian defense industry in 2013. The statistics areselected economic indicators as revenues, man-labor years, export, research and development(R&D), sub-contracts and value added. In addition to the aggregated statistics, we also presentstatistics for business categories where this is relevant. This is the fifth year that FFI presents thedefense industry's annual business, and we discuss therefore the industry's development duringthis period. The report also describes the data sources and methods that form the basis for thestatistics.
FFI-Rapport 2013

Forsvarsindustrien i Norge : statistikk 2012

This report presents statistics on the Norwegian defense industry in 2012. The statistics areselected economic indicators as revenues, man-labor years, export, research and development(R&D), sub-contracts and value added. In addition to the aggregated statistics, we also presentstatistics for business categories where this is relevant. The report also describes the data sourcesand methods that form the basis for the statistics.