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===1987–1993: Reappearance=== | ===1987–1993: Reappearance=== | ||
In 1987, the company was part of the [[Toshiba-Kongsberg scandal]], which involved a subsidiary of [[Toshiba]] and the Kongsberg Vaapenfabrikk. The two provided the | In 1987, the company was part of the [[Toshiba-Kongsberg scandal]], which involved a subsidiary of [[Toshiba]] and the Kongsberg Vaapenfabrikk. The two provided the Soviet Union with technology (Toshiba milling machines and Kongsberg computer numerical controls) that could be used to produce quiet [[submarine]] [[propeller]]s, in violation of the [[CoCom]] agreement. The US always relied on the fact that the Soviets had noisy boats. Providing the Soviet Union with technology that could make their subs harder to find and track was perceived as a significant threat to the security of the United States. | ||
1987 was a turning point in the history of Kongsberg. The company was divided into divisions that manufactured [[automobile parts]], [[aircraft parts]], [[gas turbines]], oil installations, and marine equipment and defence equipment. Innovation was high, but not the profitability. The company had taken on too large and complex development tasks. | 1987 was a turning point in the history of Kongsberg. The company was divided into divisions that manufactured [[automobile parts]], [[aircraft parts]], [[gas turbines]], oil installations, and marine equipment and defence equipment. Innovation was high, but not the profitability. The company had taken on too large and complex development tasks. | ||