KONGSBERG, Diehl Defence, MBDA to Jointly Develop Super Sonic Strike Missile

KONGSBERG, Diehl Defence and MBDA Deutschland enter agreement to develop the future Norwegian and German super-sonic strike missile known as 3SM Tyrfing.

The Norwegian government announced this initiative in November 2023.

This project aims to create an advanced, long distance, maneuverable super-sonic strike missile for the Norwegian and German customers as well as Allied customers in the future. 

The team will work closely with the Norwegian and German Defence Forces as well as their national research organisations to define and develop the world’s most advanced long range strike capability designed to meet future surface threats.

The Norwegian government announced this initiative in November 2023 and the industry team essential for the success of this project have now entered into a partnership agreement.

The team will work closely with the Norwegian and German Defence Forces as well as their national research organisations to define and develop the world’s most advanced long range strike capability designed to meet future surface threats.

Thomas Gottschild, Managing Director of MBDA Deutschland, said: “As we have seen over the last 2 years, stand-off weapons are crucial for credible deterrence and defence. Joining forces between our companies will strengthen the Norwegian, German and European armed forces improving the defence of our home nations.”