Kongsberg Develops Anti-Aircraft Combat Module for Ukraine’s Inguar-3 Armored Vehicle

The Norwegian company Kongsberg has developed an anti-aircraft combat module for Ukraine’s Inguar-3 armored vehicles.

According to Defence Blog, the previously undisclosed module was revealed during the Militarnyi podcast.

A Polish delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz first publicly presented the vehicle itself during a visit to Norway.

The system is based on Kongsberg’s CROWS platform – a mobile solution designed to detect and engage enemy drones, including Shahed-type UAVs, and in some cases, cruise missiles.

According to sources familiar with the project, the platform is being developed specifically for Ukraine using donor funding. After the first phase of testing is completed, it is planned to be transferred to the Ukrainian side.

It is also noted that the system is capable of using 70mm laser-guided rockets – most likely referring to APKWS.

According to the published images, the module is equipped with a telescopic mast, allowing it to operate from cover and expand its field of view, partially compensating for terrain limitations.

According to Norwegian sources, the platform has already completed initial testing and could be delivered to Ukraine in the near future.

Although exact timelines have not been disclosed, the completion of testing indicates that the system is approaching operational deployment.

On April 6, it was reported that the Inguar-3 chassis had reached 60% localization – one of the highest levels in the country.

Production of frames has already been localized in Ukraine. The company carries out the full manufacturing cycle, from laser tube cutting to welding and final assembly.

Inguar Defence also uses its own suspension system, produced with the help of contractors. The company develops a 3D model, casts the components at a partner facility, and then mills and bores them to produce subframes, half-subframes, steering arms, control arms, various mounts, and steering knuckles.