Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has completed the delivery of Joint Strike Missiles to the Norwegian armed forces, which will integrate the solution into its F-35 jets. The delivery is part of a contract the company received from the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency and the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment.
Kongsberg’s JSM builds upon the company’s Naval Strike Missile. Funded by the Royal Norwegian Air Force, the nation’s first super missile has a range of over 350 kilometers and can deliver high subsonic speed. Its development centered on several key operational capabilities, including high agility with selectable end-game flight profiles, precise aimpoint and autonomous target recognition.
With the delivery, Norway joins a group of nations using the JSM, which includes Australia, Japan and the United States.
Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik said the JSM showcases what can be achieved with public-private cooperation. “This missile gives Norway the capability to locate and defeat heavily defended targets at significant distances, with high precision and low risk of detection,” he added.
The missile delivery follows Lockheed Martin’s last delivery of F-35 fighter jets to Oslo in early April. Lockheed said the aircraft will improve Norway’s ability to defend its national security and collaborate closely with allies.