Navys overthehorizon requirement for its littoral combat ships and future frigates. Jsm its only direct competitor being somj might find a buyer in the united states as well, for the f35 or super hornet. Jun 21, 2017 paris, june 21, 2017 prnewswire raytheon company nyse. Apr 24, 2017 the kongsberg naval strike missile nsm is being considered for the lcs and, possibly, other us navy ships. Kongsberg signs contract with norways ndma for jsm test.
Preliminary phase has now been launched, kongsberg said to air recognition. Kongsberg, raytheon plan missile production in arizona. A naval strike missile nsm is launched from the littoral combat ship uss coronado lcs 4 during a sept. Kongsberg sees billions of dollars in possible missile sales. Raytheons guidance systems turn artillery and socalled dumb bombs into precision weapons. Kongsberg and raytheon announced a teaming agreement this week to develop and market the norwegian companys jsm joint strike missile for the airlaunched oasuw offensive antisurface warfare. The jsm antiship missile is a development of kongsbergs surfacelaunched naval strike missile nsm, and has been specifically designed to be employed from the f35as internal weapons bay. The us naval institute news service is reporting the naval strike missile has been selected to provide the long range surface to surface capability for the littoral combat ships lcs and presumably the new frigate as well.
New details on the kongsberg vertical launch joint strike missile vl jsm navy recognition was the first to reveal images and limited details on the vertical launch joint strike missile project when our team stumbled upon a scale model of the antiship missile project on the kongsbergs booth in october last year during the ausa show. Nsm is a successor to the penguin antiship missile and is the only fifthgeneration longrange precision strike missile in the world. Japan to arm f35 joint strike fighter with longrange stand. The jsm missile for the f35 f35 armament, stores and. Jul 17, 2014 kongsberg and raytheon announced a teaming agreement this week to develop and market the norwegian companys jsm joint strike missile for the airlaunched oasuw offensive antisurface warfare. Jsm is expected to expand the overall capabilities of the f35 fighter aircraft. Kongsberg to supply joint strike missile for japans f35. Navys vision of distributed lethality, ensuring control and freedom of the seas. The international f35 user consortium is showing great interest in the jsm and kongsberg is very proud to have been selected by japan to provide the jsm for their f35 fleet. Kongsberg defence systems has entered into a contract with the australian department of defence worth 150 mnok for integration of a new capability in the joint strike missile jsm. Naval strike missile nsm jsm kongsberg defence systems antiship landattack cruise missile. Kongsbergs jsm missile to be added to eurofighter typhoon.
System architect in jsm and responsible for adopting mbse using sysml. The missile system is primarily designed for integration with fixedwing aircraft platforms to engage land and naval targets. The naval strike missile nsm is used against sea and landbased targets in littoral and open sea environments. Raytheon have joined forces to try to convince the navy to acquire the fifthgeneration overthehorizon kongsberg naval strike missile. Kongsberg awarded japan joint strike missile contract. Kongsberg awarded jsm joint strike missile contract with. Kongsberg signs contract with australia to integrate new capability for the joint strike missile kongsberg defence systems april 10, 2017. The qualification and integrations is well under way and funded by the royal norwegian air force rnoaf. Nov, 2015 according to a press release by norwegian defense contractor kongsberg, which is jointly developing the joint strike missile jsm with raytheon, the missile was launched from a f16 at 22,000. The jsm development started in 2008 and was completed in mid2018 after a series of successful validation test firings.
Kongsberg will supply the first joint strike missiles for japans fleet of f35 fighter jets, the company announced this week, without disclosing the cost or number of missiles ordered. Bae systems australia technology in joint strike missile. Kongsberg awarded followon jsm contract with japan. Kongsberg and raytheon join forces on jsm defense news. Which is a better antiship missile, the nsmjms or the. Jsm is a new missile that will expand the overall capabilities of the f35. Navy selects kongbergraytheon naval strike missile for. It will also support industrial missile development activities with kongsbergs global customer base.
Dec, 2018 the ship launched harpoon missile you are looking at a 1,523 pound missile roughly 15 feet long 12. The missile is developed by norway and norwegian f35 will have to be modified to carie it in its bay. Kongsbergs joint strike missile showcased at lima 2017. Nsm naval strike missile jsm joint strike missile kongsberg. No other weapon on the market today, can perform the same types of missions. Kongsberg defence systems kds is one of four wholly owned subsidies of kongsberg gruppen kog of norway and the supplier of defence and space related systems and products, mainly antiship missiles, military communications, and command and weapons control systems for naval vessels and airdefence applications. Louis facility to ensure the weapons fit on the aircrafts external pylons. Kongsberg gruppen asa says its naval strike missile nsm and a sister missile developed to go into the bomb bay of the f35 fighter jet could generate billions of dollars of new revenues for the. Kongsberg plans to add its joint strike missile to the eurofighter typhoon fighter jets weapons package, the norwaybased missile manufacturer unveiled today at lima 2017 exhibition in langkawi, malaysia.
According to companys news release, kongsberg has entered into the contract with japan to supply the initial deliveries of jsm joint strike missile. In 2007 kongsberg and lockheed martin signed a joint marketing agreement for. F35s joint strike missile successfully completes flight. American raytheon and norways kongsberg defence systems are finalizing plans to assemble, integrate and test the naval strike missile at raytheons missile plants in tuscon, united states. The fdc with its open modular software architecture is the central integrating element for the nsm cds system. New details on the kongsberg vertical launch joint strike missile vl jsm navy recognition was the first to reveal images and limited details on the vertical launch joint strike missile project when our team stumbled upon a scale model of the antiship missile project on the kongsberg s booth in october last year during the ausa show. The naval strike missile nsm is an antiship land attack cruise missile developed by norwaybased kongsberg defence systems. The missile has been designed to ensure a high probability of hit in the anticipated current and future challenging naval scenarios. The joint strike missile jsm is a fifthgeneration, longrange, precisionguided, standoff missile system designed by kongsberg defence systems and being.
New details on the kongsberg vertical launch joint. The naval strike missile nsm is an antiship and landattack missile developed by the. Apr 07, 2017 kongsberg to integrate rfseeker into joint strike missile the jsm, developed with raytheon, is being modified for australias department of defense. Kongsberg s jsm missile to be added to eurofighter typhoon weapons package kongsberg plans to add its joint strike missile to the eurofighter typhoon fighter jets weapons package, the norwaybased missile manufacturer unveiled today at lima 2017 exhibition in langkawi, malaysia. Kongsberg nsm naval strike missile and jsm joint strike. Raytheon, kongsberg to build naval strike missile in the. Kongsberg signs japan followon jsm contract defence. Jun 21, 2017 raytheon, kongsberg to bid for navy missile contract raytheon and partner kongsberg are offering the naval strike missile for the u.
Kongsberg s joint strike missile showcased at lima 2017. Produced by kongsberg, the naval strike missile nsm and the joint strike missile jsm are autonomous, longrange, precision missiles designed to engage highvalue, welldefended targets at sea and ashore. Kongsberg to supply joint strike missiles for japanese f. Kongsberg and patria support missile systems development. Kongsberg awarded jsm joint strike missile contract with japan. Kongsberg confirms japanese joint strike missile order. Kongsbergs stealthy new naval strike missile nytt sjomalsmissil, which continues its development. It was developed for the royal norwegian navy as an antiship missile capable of being launched from skjold class corvettes and nansen class frigates as well as coastal defense batteries. Produced by kongsberg, the naval strike missile nsm and the joint strike missile jsm are autonomous, longrange, precision missiles designed to. In january 2007, kongsberg and lockheed martin signed an agreement for the joint marketing of the missile for the f35 aircraft. It is based on the similar proven kongsberg bmc4i fdc used in the nasams air defence system. The airlaunched joint strike missile jsm variant is designed to be carried and launched.
Kongsberg to deliver jsm test missiles for f35a integration. Jsm status jsm cdr completed june 20 jsm is designed also to meet us navy requirements for carrier operations fit check and integration studies complete for fa18 concluding with low risk fit check complete for f16, studies being performed for test program jsm position strengthened by the successful nsm firings. The joint strike missile jsm development started in 2008 and was completed in mid2018 after a series of successful validation test firings. We have today longterm agreements with lockheed martin and northrop grumman for the f35. Raytheon, kongsberg to bid for navy missile contract raytheon and partner kongsberg are offering the naval strike missile for the u. Kongsberg, ndlo ink joint strike missile contract naval. Kongsberg expects that the modifications on the aircraft and missile required to deploy the jsm on the f35 will last for three years with an initial operational capability beyond 2010. The new centre will focus on advanced missile system technology to help support the finnish defence forces in supplying effective local security. Raytheon, kongsberg to build naval strike missile in u. Jsm joint strike missile missile systems kongsberg. Japan awards kongsberg joint strike missile contract.
The jsm missile for the f35 f35 armament, stores and tactics. Boeing and kongsberg defense systems of norway recently completed a successful check of the joint strike missile jsm on an fa18f super hornet at the boeing st. Kongsberg defence systems kds is one of four wholly owned subsidies of kongsberg gruppen kog of norway and the supplier of defence and space related systems and products, mainly antiship missiles, military communications, and command and weapons control systems for. How does the kongsberg naval strike missile compare with. Kongsberg gruppen asa has signed a phase iii contract with the norwegian defence logistics organization ndlo to complete the development of the joint strike missile jsm and prepare it for integration on the f35 lightning ii joint strike fighter jsf. The phalanx closein weapon system is a precisely aimed gun that. Us navy photo raytheon company and norways kongsberg defence systems are in talks to finalize a plan to assemble, integrate and test the naval strike missile in the united states. Both are made for different purpose while brahmos has nearly 3 times the s. Kongsbergs jsm missile to be added to eurofighter typhoon weapons package. Nsm cds integrated air and missile defence kongsberg.
The naval strike missile is a longrange, precision strike weapon that seeks and destroys enemy ships at distances greater than 100 nautical miles. The missile system is primarily designed for integration with fixedwing aircraft platforms to. Kongsberg family of missiles march 2014 page 4 2012 2017 2021 2026 ioc jsm ioc nsmsl nsm midlifeupdate network enabling. Kongsberg awarded japanese joint strike missile contract.
Raytheon, kongsberg to build naval strike missile in the us. Automatic target recognition is supported by an advanced imaging infrared seeker. Jan 14, 2017 brahmos definitely have better antiship capability. Boeing and kongsberg defense systems complete joint strike. It carries a 488 pound warhead out to almost 70 miles. This is no surprise since the other two candidates had dropped out of the competition. Kongsberg has announced the successful flight test of their joint strike missile jsm. Jsm employs a highly accurate navigation system and low altitude flight profile.
Kongsberg aerostructures is a key supplier to several major ongoing international programs such as joint strike missile jsm, naval strike missile nsm, remote weapon station rws, nh90, nasams air defence system and f35. Raytheon, kongsberg to bid for navy missile contract. A kongsberg naval strike missile nsm is launched from the littoral combat ship uss coronado lcs 4 during a sept. Bae systems australias technology is another step closer to being used in the joint strike missile jsm being developed for the f35 joint strike fighter aircraft, following the signing of a contract between the federal government and norways kongsberg defence and aerospace. The kongsberg naval strike missile nsm is being considered for the lcs and, possibly, other us navy ships. Dec 18, 2018 designed for use by the norwegian navy in the antiship and landattack role, a joint strike missile jsm is currently in development that will be integrated with the f35 joint strike fighter. The value and the volume of the contract was not disclosed by kongsberg or the government of japan.
Kongsbergs jsm missile to be added to eurofighter typhoon weapons package kongsberg plans to add its joint strike missile to the eurofighter typhoon fighter jets weapons package, the norwaybased missile manufacturer unveiled today at lima 2017 exhibition in langkawi, malaysia. Japan began the jsm project in 2008 and it was completed mid2018 following several successful test firings. Raytheon, kongsberg to codevelop naval strike missile in us. Kongsberg wins contract to supply joint strike missile. Oct 03, 2011 produced by kongsberg, the naval strike missile nsm and the joint strike missile jsm are autonomous, longrange, precision missiles designed to engage highvalue, welldefended targets at sea. The naval strike missile nsm is an antiship and landattack missile developed by the norwegian company kongsberg defence systems kds. Kongsberg to integrate rfseeker into joint strike missile. The joint strike missile jsm is a fifthgeneration, longrange, precisionguided, standoff missile system designed by kongsberg defence systems and being developed for the norwegian armed forces. The nsm can be launched from vessels or coastal systems while the jsm was specifically designed to be air launched. Rtn and kongsberg gruppen will offer the naval strike missile to meet the u. The joint strike missile is the only fifthgeneration cruise missile designed to be launched from the internal weapons bay of the f35a.
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