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NSM
The NSM, or Naval Strike Missile, is an advanced, long-range cruise missile designed to destroy enemy ships and strike targets on land. It's known for its stealth features and ability to fly very close to the sea surface to avoid detection.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Naval Strike Missile (NSM) is a fifth-generation, long-range, precision-guided anti-ship and land-attack cruise missile system developed by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, engineered with stealth technology, advanced autonomous target recognition, and a sea-skimming flight profile for enhanced survivability against sophisticated air defenses. It is deployed from naval platforms for maritime and littoral strike operations.
BACKGROUND
The Naval Strike Missile is an anti-ship and land-attack missile developed by the Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA).
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- Naval Strike Missile
- Kongsberg NSM
- Anti-ship cruise missile
- Surface-to-surface missile (SSM)
- Ship-launched missile
USAGE NOTE
The NSM is increasingly adopted by navies worldwide as a primary offensive weapon for surface combatants, offering a versatile solution for anti-surface warfare and naval fire support.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to NSM.
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
The original developer and primary manufacturer of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and its air-launched variant, the Joint Strike Missile (JSM).
Partners with Kongsberg for the production, marketing, and integration of the NSM for the U.S. Navy's Over-the-Horizon Weapon System (OTH-WS) and other customers, adapting it for specific U.S. requirements.
Develops and manufactures the TRI 40 turbojet engine, which provides the propulsion for both the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and the Joint Strike Missile (JSM).
As Norway's primary defense research institution, FFI has been involved in the fundamental research, development, and technological support for the NSM program since its early stages, collaborating with Kongsberg.
As the prime contractor for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Lockheed Martin develops the necessary integration technology, software, and physical interfaces for the Joint Strike Missile (JSM), a variant of the NSM, to be carried and deployed by the F-35 aircraft.
As a primary builder of the Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) for the U.S. Navy, Fincantieri Marinette Marine is responsible for developing and integrating the physical, power, and combat system interfaces necessary for the NSM to operate effectively on these vessels.