Australia buys JSM missiles for F-35 Lightning II fighters from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace

The Australian Department of Defence has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for the supply of JSM (Joint Strike Missile) missiles.

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This was disclosed in the Ministry. The amount of the contract is 142 Australian dollars. Deliveries of weapons are scheduled for 2025. By the way, Australia will use JSM missiles with F-35A fighter jets, which are in service with the Royal Air Force.

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The JSM (Joint Strike Missile) is a precision cruise missile developed by the Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for deployment on the F-35 Lightning II multi-role fighter. The JSM is an improved version of the NSM (Naval Strike Missile) and is designed to engage land and sea targets at long ranges.

The JSM has a range of more than 500 km and unique capabilities such as low radar signature and low altitude manoeuvring capability. It is equipped with a multifunctional homing head that utilises both infrared and radar sensors to ensure high guidance accuracy in active jamming environments.

Source: minister.defence.gov.au