Kongsberg wins major contract

The past 48 hours of Buskerud news have been marked by a major industrial contract for Kongsberg Gruppen, the opening of the new Grettefoss bridge in Flesberg and a regional report on winter tyres. 2 reported leak cases from Drammens Tidende complete the period, without becoming the main focus.

Buskerud news: Kongsberg wins 700 million contract

Kongsberg Gruppen has signed a contract worth around 700 million Norwegian kroner with South Korean defence manufacturer Hyundai Rotem Company. The agreement covers the delivery of remotely operated weapon stations for Poland (NRK Buskerud). The amount is stated in Norwegian kroner. Kongsberg is among the main cities in Buskerud county, along with Drammen and Hønefoss.

The contract is part of Kongsberg Gruppen’s defence business. The delivery concerns remotely operated systems, according to NRK Buskerud. The regional report gives no delivery schedule or further details on the number of units. The partnership with Hyundai Rotem Company brings together a Norwegian manufacturer and a South Korean company for a Polish customer.

For Buskerud county, the announcement represents a significant industrial order. The contract worth around 700 million Norwegian kroner is a notable economic story in Buskerud news (NRK Buskerud).

Flesberg: New Grettefoss bridge reopens the road

The new Grettefoss bridge was opened in Flesberg after the road to Svene was closed for 5 months. The old bridge had been closed since May while the new one was being built. It has been converted into a pedestrian and cycle path (NRK Buskerud).

The new structure has its full width and 2 traffic lanes. It is intended to improve traffic flow for residents and through-users. Flesberg mayor Oda Bakke Fosen (H) described the opening as a great day, bringing together an anniversary and 17 May. She stressed the importance of the road link for Flesberg, Numedal and the Kongsberg region (NRK Buskerud).

Construction lasted 5 months, with the old bridge remaining closed throughout the works. Traffic can now use both lanes of the new Grettefoss bru. The opening is a major development for local transport in Buskerud.

Winter tyres: Buskerud tops the list for vehicles still fitted with summer tyres

Insurance company If’s statistics place Buskerud and Vestfold at the top of Norway’s counties for the proportion of cars fitted with summer tyres at the time of a loss. The figure reaches 17.5 per cent in these counties, compared with 6.1 per cent in Troms (NRK Buskerud).

Nora Helene Schnitler, head of motor damage at If, says winter arrives abruptly for many drivers. The most damage is recorded during the first snowfalls, according to the statement reported by NRK Buskerud. The statistics do not state the cause of the loss, only the type of tyres fitted at the time of the accident.

If recommends changing tyres when temperatures fall to around 7 degrees. The Local Norway also has an article on preparing cars for autumn and winter in Norway. In Buskerud, the issue remains a road safety concern as the cold season approaches.

Drammen: Reactions after far-right gathering

Norwegian and foreign neo-Nazis gathered over the weekend in Hokksund and Drammen. The meeting took place in a former industrial building on the site of a motorbike club. Police said the party was not illegal, but mayors reacted and said they wanted to prevent young people from being recruited (NRK Buskerud).

Drammen mayor Kjell Arne Hermansen said he did not like this type of gathering. He wants Drammen to remain a safe and pleasant city. A man speaking on behalf of the venue denied that it was a Nazi concert. The property owner said he was unaware of the plans. When NRK was present on Saturday evening, around 15 people were inside (NRK Buskerud).

The mayors want to follow the case, particularly to prevent the recruitment of young people. The gathering did not result in any disturbances reported in the regional story. It is a social issue, separate from the traffic incidents.

📌 Local briefs

A driver fled after a traffic accident, according to Drammens Tidende. In another case, the driver was pulled from the vehicle before the car was stolen (Drammens Tidende).

Sources: NRK Buskerud, Drammens Tidende, The Local Norway — Period: 22 October 2026 and 23 October 2026