USA: F35A, JSM launched successfully: Eirik Lie, Kongsberg
-Fatal to China and Russia-
Norwegian Defense Acquisition Program Administration:
This month, the F35A successfully launched a JSM test at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Stealth design is applied to JSM,
Also installed in the F35A arsenal
Open the door of the weapon store only when firing.
For this reason, the enemy cannot detect either the F35 fighter or the JSM missile.
Stealth fighter:
Stealth fighter
Not the internal weapons storehouse
If you attach bombs and missiles to the wings and fuselage,
The possibility of radar detection increases.
Stealth fighters carry out operational missions within the enemy’s air defense network.
What is JSM:
A multipurpose cruise missile.
Fly up to 500 km or more.
JSM reliably attacks terrestrial and maritime targets from land, sea, and air.
The Norwegian munitions company Kongsberg has developed it on the basis of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM).
US cooperates with Norway:
Of the F35s, the F35A for the Air Force and the F35C for the Navy will be installed.
We have been working on development since 2014.
Joongang Ilbo
https://s.japanese.joins.com/JArticle/276775?sectcode=A00&servcode=A00
KONGSBERG awarded follow-on JSM contract with Japan valued 450 MNOK
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (KONGSBERG)
has entered into a follow-on contract with Japan to supply the JSM (Joint Strike Missile) for their fleet of F-35 fighter aircraft.
The contract is valued 450 MNOK.
12 Nov 2019
The JSM
is a 5th generation stealth air-to surface missile that can be carried internally in the F-35 thus ensuring the aircraft’s low-signature capabilities.
The JSM has superior performance against well-defended sea- and land targets across long distances.
The international F-35 user community is showing great interest in the JSM.
KONGSBERG
is very proud to have been selected by Japan to provide the JSM for their F-35 fleet.
Our relationship
is growing even stronger with this follow-on contract, says Eirik Lie, President, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS.
KONGSBERG Defence and Aerospace