This agreement enables Norwegian authorities to enter into a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) for the delivery of the missiles. The German Bundestag approved the procurement on 4 June 2025.
“NATO defence cooperation between Norway and Germany continues to grow stronger. The JSM partnership is a clear example of this,” said Norway’s Minister of Defence, Tore O. Sandvik.
He added: “The Joint Strike Missile is a new, advanced missile specifically developed for the F-35 fighter jet. It can defeat well-defended sea and land targets at long range with high precision, providing superior military capability.”
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius underlined the broader significance of the agreement. “This joint procurement of Joint Strike Missiles is only one element of the wide-ranging and reliable partnership between Norway and Germany. We have established a genuine strategic partnership among equals,” he said.
The JSM is a long-range, precision-guided missile developed for integration with the F-35 aircraft. Germany will deploy the missiles on its fleet of 35 F-35A fighter jets, which it is acquiring from the United States.
The German missiles will match the configuration of those already used by Norway. With this purchase, Germany becomes the fifth country to acquire the JSM, following Norway, Japan, Australia, and the United States.
Deliveries of the missile to the Norwegian Armed Forces are already underway. The first delivery was marked at Ørland Air Station on 28 April, where Norway’s initial JSM was formally presented.
