Terma and Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services have launched a joint venture to expand military aircraft maintenance capacity in Denmark.
The Danish-Norwegian venture, called Defence Aviation Services, will provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for military aircraft and other airborne platforms. It will initially build its capabilities in Denmark, with plans to support military fleets across the Nordic region and allied nations.
Terma brings experience supporting the Danish Armed Forces, while Kongsberg contributes maintenance, repair, and overhaul expertise developed through its work with Norway’s military aviation fleet.
Interim CEO Oscar Cosman Brøndum said the move comes as “the European security situation calls for greater aviation sustainment capacity.”
“Through Defence Aviation Services, we can take on more maintenance work, free military personnel for operational tasks, and build the sovereign capability Denmark and its allies will increasingly require,” he said.
Nordic Sustainment Needs
Defence Aviation Services aims to expand Denmark’s domestic capacity to maintain military aircraft while building a broader support network for Nordic and allied forces.
One priority is strengthening security of supply by developing local expertise and industrial capacity, reducing dependence on maintenance resources that may be constrained during periods of heightened military demand.
The venture also intends to develop skilled personnel and support closer cooperation among countries operating common aircraft platforms.
Shared maintenance capabilities could help participating forces coordinate support for their fleets, although the companies have not disclosed specific contracts, fleet commitments, or service delivery timelines.
“The launch of Defence Aviation Services reflects a shared belief that future defence challenges are best addressed through allied cooperation and strong national industrial capabilities,” Kongsberg executive vice president Øyvind Kolset said.
