In November 2022, UK and Norwegian authorities announced that the Royal Navy will receive the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), outfitted on Type 23 frigates and Type 45 destroyers, in a collaboration with the Norwegian government.
Kongsberg signs contract to integrate NSM missiles on the Royal Navy ships
Source: Kongsberg / Defence Industry Europe
Photo: Kongsberg.
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA), valued at NOK 381 million for installation and integration of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) on Royal Navy's Type 23 frigates and Type 45 destroyers.
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