Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Hexcel Corporation have signed a long-term partnership agreement at the Paris Air Show for the supply of HexWeb engineered honeycombs and HexPly prepregs for Kongsberg's strategic production programs over a five-year period.

Hexcel is a leading global manufacturer of advanced composite materials and lightweighting solutions for the aerospace sector and offers a broad and evolving product portfolio, including materials designed for Defence and Space, commercial aerospace and industrial applications.

“This partnership agreement is a reflection of Hexcel and Kongsberg's strong relationship over many years and the company’s joint commitment to partnering for the future. The agreement provides a solid base for Kongsberg's production program for several years to come.” says Terje Bråthen, EVP Aerostructures & MRO at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

Thierry Merlot, Hexcel President, Europe Middle East Africa Asia Pacific, adds “We are delighted that Kongsberg has placed their trust in Hexcel as their advanced composites solutions partner. This partnership agreement secures business on key programs in the defence market for years to come”.