Image of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM). Kongsberg, the manufacturer, has signed a “substantial contract” with Australia. Credit: Kongsberg Defence Aerospace.

The Australian government has “signed a substanial contract” to acquire Kongsberg’s next generation Naval Strike Missile (NSM).

The Commonwealth expressed interest in the NSM in 2022 as a replacement for the Harpoon anti-ship missile. The Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigates and Hobart-class destroyers will use the NSM; the capability will enter service from 2024.

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“This is a significant milestone in the pathway to delivering a modern, effective, and survivable precision strike missile capability to the Royal Australian Navy.

“Executing this contract will be achieved through close collaboration between Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Australian industry and the Commonwealth,” says Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

The knowledge transfer will bolster Australian manufacturing opportunities. The country is attempting to support its domestic industrial base. This is a crucial aspect of strategic importance considering the Australia is a key ally in the Indo-Pacific region.

“Defence should build awareness and understanding of the importance of Indigenous engagement procurement decisions, including the sole-sourcing option,” Australia’s Defence Strategic Review, states.

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Kongsberg claims the contract will see significant Australian content for a programme of this nature, delivered through Kongsberg Defence Australia and its growing network of Australian suppliers.

Developed in Norway, the NSM is a fifth-generation, highly capable, long-range, precision strike weapon designed to defeat heavily protected maritime targets in contested environments, with a secondary role for land attack. The capability is in service or has been selected by 11 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Norway.