The Navy's Littoral Combat Ship Could Be a Killer Thanks to a Missile from Norway
Or the Norwegian Naval Strike Missile. Here is the latest.
Zachary Keck [2]
The U.S. Navy has officially selected the future anti-ship missile for its littoral combat ships.
On June 1, Defense News reported that [3] the U.S. Navy has selected the Norwegian Naval Strike Missile as the over the horizon anti-ship missile for its littoral combat ships (LCS). The missile will likely arm America’s future frigates as well. The contract is only initially for $14.8 million, but there are contract options that could raise its value to more than $847 million.
“Raytheon and Kongsberg are providing the Navy with a proven, off-the-shelf solution that exceeds requirements for the over-the-horizon mission,†President of Raytheon Missile Systems Taylor W. Lawrence said in a press statement. “Because it is operational now, NSM saves the United States billions of dollars in development costs and creates new high-tech jobs in this country.â€
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