[Decision Summary] Approval of Merger Between Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Scorpaena
The Polish Competition Authority has approved the merger between Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS and Scorpaena LLC, allowing them to establish a joint venture without any conditions or remedies.
26.01.2026 | Polish Competition Authority (DKK)
The Polish Competition Authority (UOKiK) has issued Decision No DKK-21/2026 on January 27, 2026, approving the merger between Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS from Norway and Scorpaena LLC from Ukraine. This decision follows an antitrust investigation initiated at the request of the merging parties.
The merger involves the creation of a joint venture as outlined in the application submitted by Kongsberg and Scorpaena. The authority noted that the decision does not require further justification since it fully meets the requests of the parties involved and does not resolve any disputes between them.
As per the legal framework, the decision allows for an appeal to the District Court in Warsaw within one month of its delivery. The appeal process is subject to a fixed fee of 1000 PLN, although exemptions may apply for parties demonstrating insufficient financial means.
