RAN to acquire SM2 Block IIIC and SM6
The RAN will arm itself with Raytheon SM2 Block IIIC and SM6 missiles under a $7 billion agreement with the United States. The SM2 Block IIIC and SM6 are said by Defence to be the most advanced air and missile…
RAAF to acquire JSM to arm its F-35A Lightning IIs
The RAAF will acquire the Kongsberg Joint Strike Missile (JSM) to arm its F-35A Lightning IIs from 2025 under a contract worth $142 million. The JSM is designed to fit into the aircraft’s internal weapons bay, preserving its stealth characteristics. With…
Navy fires NSM successfully in Hawaii
The Royal Australian Navy’s Hobart-class destroyer, HMAS Sydney, has conducted a successful firing of the Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile (NSM), Navy’s replacement for the ageing Harpoon weapon system. The firing was conducted during Exercise RIMPAC 2024, being hosted by the United States…
AEROBOND to build NSM canisters for Kongsberg
Adelaide-based AEROBOND will manufacture launch canisters for Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) as a sub-contractor to the Norwegian firm. The NSM was selected by the Commonwealth of Australia in 2022 to replace the Harpoon Anti- Ship Missile capability under Project…
Defence signs NSM contract with Kongsberg, recommits to HIMARS
The Australian Department of Defence has signed a contract of undisclosed value with Norwegian firm Kongsberg to deliver the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), which will be employed on the Hobart Class destroyers and Anzac Class frigates, replacing the ageing Harpoon…
Kongsberg, Thales pitch StrikeMaster vehicle-mounted NSM at ADF
The Australian Army is thinking about fielding a new coastal defence battery under Project LAND 4100 Ph.2. The new battery would form part of Army’s new Fires Brigade which includes a Land Based Maritime Strike capability. Army is reported to…