Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defence Selects Skydio X10D Autonomous Drones in 101 MNOK ($9.4M USD) Initial Tender
Skydio now supplies autonomous small uncrewed aircraft systems to 15 member countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
SAN MATEO, Calif., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skydio, the leading Western drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, has been awarded an initial tender totaling 101 million Norwegian Kroner (approximately $9.4M USD) to supply autonomous small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) to the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defence. In partnership with Oskar Pedersen AS, a Norwegian defense and security product supplier, the company has begun delivering X10D systems to the Norwegian Armed Forces.
"Norway has been at the forefront of adopting advanced technology for defense, and we're proud to support their armed forces with our X10D platform," said Adam Bry, CEO and co-founder at Skydio. "X10D is the small UAS of choice for western militaries, with onboard AI, autonomy, powerful sensors and survivability in contested environments."
The Arctic and High North present unique challenges that demand superior technical capabilities. Engineered and ruggedized for the harshest environments, the Skydio X10D platform is capable of delivering critical operational advantages through:
- Unparalleled sensor technology, advanced autonomous navigation, and a modular, open architecture that is critical for the dynamic nature of military needs
- Cold-weather operation certified to -20°C, enabling year-round deployment across Norway's varied terrain
- Advanced autonomous navigation with Skydio NightSense™ for reliable operation in the extended darkness of Nordic winters
- Resilience and survivability in the face of electronic warfare, enabling reliable control and data transmission even in contested environments
"We are proud to deliver the X10D to the Norwegian Armed Forces in close collaboration with Skydio," said Truls Oskar Pedersen, CEO at Oskar Pedersen. "The X10D platform provides a new capability and will prove to be a valuable operative asset to the armed forces".
Skydio X10Ds have some of the best sensors on the market, which enable the system to efficiently gather and share information. This drone will be a valuable supplement for information gathering for the Norwegian Armed Forces.
About Skydio
Skydio is the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, leveraging breakthrough AI to create the world's most intelligent flying machines for use by public safety, government, utility, and enterprise customers. Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its products in the U.S. from its headquarters in San Mateo, Calif.
Founded in 2014, Skydio is trusted by industry leaders and backed by top investors and strategic partners including Andreessen Horowitz, Levitate Capital, Next47, IVP, Playground, and NVIDIA. For more information, follow Skydio on LinkedIn or visit Skydio.com.
About Oskar Pedersen AS
Oskar Pedersen AS is a family-owned company in its fourth generation and has supplied quality goods since its establishment in 1925. Originally a ship chandler, the company has evolved to become a major supplier to the defense and law enforcement sector in Scandinavia. Today, Oskar Pedersen is a premier provider of operative solutions to the Norwegian Armed Forces and other Scandinavian countries' defense and law enforcement establishments. The company is headquartered in Kristiansand, Norway. For more information, visit www.opsolutions.no.
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