Future Naval Strike Missile to have land and sea attack capabilities
Kongsberg's Naval Strike Missile has been adopted by a plethora of users. (Photo: Kongsberg)
The new missile, being developed jointly by the two countries, is planned to be available from 2035, according to a Norwegian MoD report on future defence acquisitions.
A development contract is expected to be placed by the end of this year, according to the Norwegian document.
Work will see common development, with Norwegian industry taking a leading role.
While the missile is currently dubbed FNSM, Kongsberg told Shephard the cooperation covered a 'new missile concept' and would not influence the roadmap for development of the existing Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and Joint Strike Missile (JSM).
The NSM and JSM
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