Logistics & Supply Chain Industrial Collaborative
Nammo CEO Morten Brandtzæg Warns of 10-Year Capability Gap Due to US-EU Rift
Original from BreakingDefense: Nammo CEO warns European rupture with US risks 10-year capability gap

Nammo CEO Morten Brandtzæg Warns of 10-Year Capability Gap Due to US-EU Rift

Morten Brandtzæg, CEO of Nammo, has expressed concerns that a potential rupture between Europe and the United States could lead to a significant 10-year capability gap in defense. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the interconnected industrial base among allies to avoid fragmentation.

The warning highlights the critical nature of collaboration in defense sectors, where shared technologies and resources are essential for maintaining competitive capabilities. Brandtzæg's remarks underscore the risks associated with geopolitical tensions that could disrupt established partnerships and technological advancements.

Looking ahead, stakeholders in the defense industry should monitor developments in transatlantic relations and their implications for defense capabilities. The potential for a capability gap could influence procurement strategies and investment decisions in the coming years. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.

Editor's Note

The defense industry is increasingly reliant on international collaboration, especially between the US and Europe. As geopolitical tensions rise, the potential for a capability gap could impact supply chains and technological advancements. Stakeholders must navigate these challenges to ensure continued competitiveness in defense capabilities.

RobotToday Initiative

Robotics needs a service framework.

RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.

Share

Related Articles/News

Rapta Secures $8 Million Funding to Enhance AI Quality Assurance in Defense Manufacturing

Rapta Secures $8 Million Funding to Enhance AI Quality Assurance in Defense Manufacturing

Rapta has successfully raised $8 million to further develop its AI-driven quality assurance and manufacturing intelligence platform tailored for defense and aerospace sectors. The funding round was co-led by Voyager Capital and Access Venture Partners, with contributions from several other investors. This financial boost will enable Rapta to expand the de...

AI AI Funding & Investment Robotics
Waymo to Launch Paid Robotaxi Service in Singapore by 2028

Waymo to Launch Paid Robotaxi Service in Singapore by 2028

Waymo has announced plans to introduce its paid robotaxi service in Singapore by 2028. This initiative marks a significant step in the company's ongoing expansion efforts, both domestically and internationally, as it seeks to broaden its footprint in the autonomous vehicle market. The introduction of Waymo's robotaxi service in Singapore is noteworthy as ...

Waymo Plans to Launch Robotaxi Service in Singapore by 2028

Waymo Plans to Launch Robotaxi Service in Singapore by 2028

Waymo, the Alphabet-owned company, has announced its intention to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Singapore by 2028. The company will begin deploying its vehicles to Singapore in the coming months to prepare for mapping and autonomous testing, which will involve human safety drivers in 2027. This expansion into Singapore is significant as the city...

Autonomous Cars News Transportation
Geekplus Launches New European Innovation Lab in Düsseldorf, Germany

Geekplus Launches New European Innovation Lab in Düsseldorf, Germany

Geekplus, a leading manufacturer of warehouse robots, has inaugurated its European Innovation Lab in Düsseldorf, Germany. This facility represents a significant step in the company's expansion efforts across Europe, aiming to enhance its technological capabilities and foster innovation in the logistics sector. The opening event attracted over 150 industry...

News Warehouse robots artificial intelligence
Northrop Grumman Advances 50mm Projectile Testing for Raid Hunter Air Defense System

Northrop Grumman Advances 50mm Projectile Testing for Raid Hunter Air Defense System

Northrop Grumman has successfully conducted an aeroballistic test of a new 50mm round for its Raid Hunter air defense system. The test involved firing the projectile from an XM913 Chain Gun to validate its performance and gather flight data, which will aid in developing a guided, proximity-fuzed projectile. This development is significant as it enhances t...

Military
SimActive CEO Discusses Evolving Defense Mapping Workflows at INTERGEO 2023

SimActive CEO Discusses Evolving Defense Mapping Workflows at INTERGEO 2023

At the INTERGEO show in Munich, SimActive CEO Philippe Simard highlighted the increasing importance of speed, usability, and data integration in defense mapping. He emphasized that the value lies not just in the maps themselves but in the actionable information derived from them, particularly in defense scenarios where timely decisions are crucial. Simard...

Applications Defense defense
Hanwha and Magnet Defense to Begin Construction of New MUSV This Fall

Hanwha and Magnet Defense to Begin Construction of New MUSV This Fall

Hanwha and Magnet Defense have announced plans to commence construction on a new Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV) this fall. The two companies formalized their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding signed in April, which outlines their commitment to developing this advanced maritime technology. The development of the MUSV is significan...

Naval Warfare Drones Hanwha
US Air Force Prepares for European Allies' Involvement in Collaborative Combat Aircraft Development

US Air Force Prepares for European Allies' Involvement in Collaborative Combat Aircraft Development

Senior leaders from the U.S. Air Force in Europe report that NATO allies are increasingly interested in participating in the development of collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs). This interest comes as many of these countries also pursue their own fighter and drone programs. The U.S. Air Force is optimistic that CCAs will enhance the alliance's overall cap...

Air Around The Globe Collaborative Combat Aircraft
SimScale Engineering AI Moves Physics Simulation to the Exact Moment a Design Decision Gets Made, Inside Onshape

SimScale Engineering AI Moves Physics Simulation to the Exact Moment a Design Decision Gets Made, Inside Onshape

SimScale’s Engineering AI Agent runs CFD, thermal, EMag and FEA from one prompt inside PTC’s Onshape, starting from CAD that isn’t simulation-ready.

Market and Business News
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Confirms Crash of Global Hawk Drone Off Tottori Coast

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Confirms Crash of Global Hawk Drone Off Tottori Coast

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has confirmed that its Global Hawk RQ-4B unmanned reconnaissance drone crashed after losing ground contact. The confirmation came after debris was found floating off the coast of Tottori prefecture, identified as belonging to the drone. This incident is significant as it raises concerns about Japan's surveillance c...

U.S. Air Force Leader in Europe to Implement NATO's New Air Defense Strategy

U.S. Air Force Leader in Europe to Implement NATO's New Air Defense Strategy

The top U.S. Air Force officer in Europe, Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, has been assigned to implement NATO's new air defense plans aimed at countering threats from cruise missiles and drones. This directive follows a recent incident where NATO had to intercept a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace, highlighting ongoing security concerns amid Russian aggres...

Air Air Force Munitions Air Forces
What Europe Can Learn from the USA – and What It Cannot

What Europe Can Learn from the USA – and What It Cannot

The author frequently travels between Munich and Boston for work, engaging in calls with clients in various regions. A notable observation is the contrasting inquiries from German and American clients regarding cloud services. German clients typically ask about server locations, while American clients are more focused on project initiation timelines. This...

Allgemein Anwendungen & Lösungen Robotik

Related Suppliers

360 Rain

Autonomous GPS-guided robotic irrigation and liquid application system for row crop agriculture.

Autoliv Inc.

World's largest automotive safety systems supplier, producing airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for major automakers globally.

Healthcare & Senior Care

SkyDefense

US counter-drone company that unveiled CobraJet, a reported AI-powered VTOL interceptor rated to 350 mph against drone swarms.

Tichawa Vision GmbH

German manufacturer of high-precision gapless contact image sensors and specialized line scan cameras for industrial inspection.

Moon Surgical

French surgical robotics company developing the Maestro robotic assistant system for laparoscopic procedures, with offices in Paris and San Francisco.

Healthcare & Senior Care Robot Manufacturer Software & Algorithm Provider

iRobot Corporation

US consumer and defense robotics company founded in 1990 at MIT, best known for the Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner; filed for bankruptcy in December 2025.

Roketsan

Turkish state-linked missile maker founded in 1988 whose JET-230 supersonic missile was flight-tested from Baykar's KIZILELMA combat drone in 2026.

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

Reston, Virginia defense and technology company with about 47,000 staff, providing autonomous systems, unmanned vehicles, IT, and engineering for US government.

Healthcare & Senior Care

CRG Defense

US defense company (dba of Cornerstone Research Group) delivering missionized unmanned systems, drone payloads, batteries and additive manufacturing.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.

Publicly traded American defense technology company manufacturing jet-powered unmanned aerial systems, hypersonic test vehicles, and satellite ground systems.

Commercial Service Robots Autonomous Vehicle / UGV Logistics & Supply Chain

inJoin the RobotToday community on LinkedIn

Daily robotics news, in-depth analysis, conference highlights, and discussions with professionals worldwide.