Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has ordered Norwegian Kitron Group to supply electronics for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) for over 500 million Norwegian kroner ($47 million).
Deliveries will run from 2025 through 2026, with production taking place at Kitron’s facility in Arendal, Norway.
“We are very pleased to announce this continuation of our long-term collaboration with Kongsberg, which confirms Kitron’s previous communication about increased demand in the Defence and Aerospace sectors, which particularly affect our Norwegian operations,” Kitron VP Nordics & North America region Hans Petter Thomassen said.
Naval Strike Missile
The Kongsberg anti-ship and land-attack missile has been in service with the Royal Norwegian Navy since 2012.
In addition, the militaries of Poland, Germany, the US, and the UK have also procured it.
The missile is capable of striking targets over 200 kilometers (124 miles) away and features greater maneuverability and sea-skimming capabilities.
It is also equipped with inertial, GPS, and terrain-reference navigation and employs an imaging infrared system for terminal homing.