The US Army has increased the ongoing framework contract for Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station II (CROWS II) with about US$77 million (451 million Norwegian Krones) for the purchase of spare parts. Of this amount, the company received purchase orders for valued $62 million for spares and repairs.
The U.S. Army initially selected Kongsberg for the CROWS II program in 2007, to provide a common solution for its light and medium armored vehicles.