Kongsberg to Supply JSF Missile For F-35 Jets of Norway, US Air Force
The contract to supply the Joint Strike Missile is worth $141 million and deliveries will start in 2026.
Kongsberg has secured a contract with the United States Air Force (USAF) for supplying Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for the F-35A aircraft.
The contract, valued at up to $141 million, extending until August 2026, encompasses production of all up JSM rounds, containers, and test equipment, with specific quantities undisclosed.
“The selection of JSMs by both the USAF and Royal Norwegian Air Force also fully supports NATO’s vision for interchangeability of equipment between allied nations” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
According to a 2023 USAF contracting notice, procurement plans include 48 JSMs for the current fiscal year, 50 in fiscal year 2025, and 54 in fiscal year 2026.
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