Strengthening Air Defence at Ørland with a New Anti-Drone (CUAS) System

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (Forsvarsmateriell) has placed a new order with the British company Operational Solutions Ltd. (OSL) to enhance the Armed Forces’ ability to detect and counter unwanted drone activity.

The first new anti-drone system has been delivered to Ørland Air Station and is now being installed and commissioned in cooperation between the supplier, the Armed Forces, and Forsvarsmateriell’s Air Defence Division.

“There is a need for effective systems that can detect, identify, and handle drones that pose a potential threat.” says Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik.

The framework agreement with OSL was signed in August 2025 and is worth up to 938 million Norwegian kroner. Forsvarsmateriell has now made two call-offs for anti-drone systems, also known as Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS), which will protect bases as well as stationary objects and installations against drones.

“Anti-drone capability has become an important part of modern air defence and will contribute to better situational awareness and increased responsiveness. Through the framework agreement, we can quickly procure and deploy solutions that address new threats effectively. I would also like to highlight Operational Solutions’ ability to deliver quickly and accurately,” says Brigadier Jarle Nergård, Head of Forsvarsmateriell Air Capabilities.

The system is already in use in several other countries. At Ørland, it will complement and integrate with existing air defence systems and consists of a command and control system (C2 system), sensors, and effectors, both kinetic and non-kinetic.

“This strengthens our ability to monitor and protect the airspace around Ørland Air Station and contributes to increased operational capability. For security reasons, we cannot go into detail about the system’s functions, but this is an important addition to the air defense, which we continue to expand and develop,” says Brigadier Thomas Orud Harlem, Head of the Air Force’s Weapons School.

About OSL

OSL is a UK-based security technology company specialising in adaptive, multi-layered solutions to protect high-value, risk-prone environments from unauthorised drones and other emerging threats. Founded by security and operational experts, OSL delivers advanced, technology-agnostic systems that integrate layered sensors, proprietary AI, and real-time data fusion to safeguard complex 3D spaces.

Its core platform, FACE, enables centralised monitoring, precise threat detection, and autonomous response capabilities across both aerial and ground domains. From design and deployment to 24/7 remote monitoring and lifecycle support, OSL provides full-spectrum protection tailored to each operational environment.