The Joint Strike Missile is a fifth-generation stealth air-to-surface missile that can be carried internally by the F-35A, preserving the aircraft’s low-signature characteristics. “KONGSBERG is proud to have received another order from Japan’s Ministry of Defense to provide the JSM to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force,” said Øyvind Kolset, Executive Vice President Missiles & Space at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
“This is another great milestone for the JSM programme and our relationship with Japan is growing even stronger with this fifth follow-on contract,” Kolset added. The JSM has also been selected by Norway, Australia, Germany and the United States.
