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Naval Force News - Poland |
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Kongsberg
signs NSM Coastal Defence contract valued at NOK 1,3 Billions with Poland |
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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed a contract
with the Polish Ministry of National Defence for an NSM (Naval Strike
Missile) Coastal Defence System valued at NOK 1.3 Billion. The scope
of delivery is a Squadron-size unit similar to the contract won with
Poland in 2008. |
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MLV (Missile Launch Vehicle) of the Polish Navy NSM coastal battery at MSPO 2014 |
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After a successful delivery and acceptance of the
first Squadron, this second Squadron will increase the cooperation with
the Polish Government and industry and further enhance security of supply
by establishing the capability to maintain the system in Poland in an
alliance with WZE (Wojskowe Zaklady Elektroniczne S.A).
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BCV (Battery Command Vehicle) of the Polish Navy NSM coastal battery at MSPO 2014 |
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The system uses NSM in conjunction with a command
and weapon control system similar to the renowned NASAMS air defence
system in use by four NATO countries, including the US. The radar system,
communications system and trucks carrying launch ramps are provided
by Polish subcontractors.
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MCC (Mobile Communication Center) of the Polish Navy NSM coastal battery at MSPO 2014 |
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The NSM is a fifth generation Strike Missile, developed
by KONGSBERG for the Norwegian Navy. NSM reached Initial Operational
Capability on the new Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen Class frigates and the
new Norwegian Skjold Class corvettes in 2012. NSM was also recently
tested by the US Navy on LCS (Littoral Combat Ship) #4 Coronado.
“This agreement proves the leading position of NSM and our position as a reliable partner and supplier to Poland. Polish industry and KONGSBERG successfully delivered the first NSM Coastal Defence Squadron through a close cooperation with the Polish Government. With this contract we continue our ambition of involving even more Polish companies and expand our cooperation into a broader technological arena”, says Harald Ånnestad, President of Kongsberg Defence Systems. Check out our technical datasheet to learn more about the NSM |
Kongsberg signs NSM Coastal Defence contract valued at NOK 1,3 Billions with Poland
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