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The joint exercise was an opportunity for the two countries to cooperate
and exchange knowledge. Moreover, it allowed the two navies to cooperate
in logistical operations and security of combat operations, as the Polish
Navy launchers were transported with air assets.
Poland has recently received the second system of NSM launchers, bound
to equip the naval missile unit of its Navy. The first system was accepted
in 2013 and the agreement for a second one was signed in 2014.
During the fire test, the Polish unit fired the missile against a surface
target. The weapon went through multiple pre-designated waypoints before
hitting the target at a distance of 150 km.
The second firing scenario included the salvo firing of two missiles
against the same target. The first missile was fired by the Polish Navy
launcher, while the second was launched by a Royal Norwegian Navy surface
vessel. Both missiles hit their target simultaneously, after discriminating
it from other ones, simulating a saturation attack.
The procurement of the NSM systems by Poland enhanced the protection
of its coastal infrastructure and of the fleet units operating in littoral
waters. The delivery of the launchers was implemented by Kongsberg and
the Polish company Pit-Radwar. The vehicles used as platforms were built
by the local company Jelcz. |
