Kongsberg has entered into an agreement worth Nkr4.7bn ($473.5m) for the supply of its Joint Strike Missile (JSM) to an undisclosed sixth country.
The newly signed contract covers the delivery of JSMs for use by the customer’s fighter aircraft, adding to a list of nations that have already chosen the system.
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The JSM, classified as a fifth-generation strike missile, is specifically designed for integration with fixed-wing aircraft, including the F-35 Lightning II. It enables operators to engage land and maritime targets at a distance and is intended to operate in challenging scenarios where evasion of advanced defence measures is required.
Kongsberg developed the JSM using technology from its established Naval Strike Missile (NSM).
The system is equipped with a data link compatible with Link 16 and standard military communications equipment. This two-way communication link allows for operational flexibility, enabling updates to targeting data, mission changes, abort commands, and confirmation of impact after launch.
Weighing 416kg, the 4.00 metres long missile has a range greater than 350 kilometres.
The missile incorporates a precision navigation system, a low altitude flight profile, and an advanced imaging infrared seeker for automatic target recognition.
Advanced mission planning features allow the missile to leverage both sea and land geography for effective deployment.
The unnamed customer joins Norway, Japan, Australia, and the US in selecting the JSM for their fleets.
In June of the previous year, Germany announced plans to procure the missile for its F-35 jets. That particular agreement was expected to be valued at approximately Nkr6.5bn.
