Norway & Germany partner with Kongsberg to develop SuperSonic Strike Missile 3SM Tyrfing.

According to a PR published by Kongsberg on November 24, 2023, the firm has developed Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and will take the lead role in developing the new naval strike missile, which will complement the NSM, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. The new missile will be known as SuperSonic Strike Missile (3SM) Tyrfing and is scheduled to be ready in 2035.
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Artist rendering of the future SuperSonic Strike Missile (3SM) Tyrfing. (Picture source: Kongsberg)

The project, led by KONGSBERG, aims to complement the existing Naval Strike Missile. Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram highlighted this as a continuation of Norway's success in missile development, maintaining its global leadership in the sector.

The initial design phase will be presented to the Norwegian Parliament for approval, with the aim of deploying the missile on naval vessels in both Norway and Germany.

Naval Strike Missile

The Naval Strike Missile (NSM) weighs 400 kg with the booster and 350 kg without it. The missile's length is 3.96 meters with the booster and 3.48 meters as a bare missile. When stowed, its width is 700 mm, expanding to 1.36 meters with wings deployed. The NSM is equipped with a titanium-cased penetrating blast and controlled fragmentation warhead, weighing 120 kg.

Powered by a Microturbo TRI-40 turbojet and a solid rocket booster, the NSM has an operational range of over 200 km, which extends to 250 km for the NSM 1A variant. It is capable of sea-skimming flight at altitudes optional to the mission and reaches a maximum speed of Mach 0.93.

The missile's guidance system comprises a GPS-aided INS, a laser altimeter, TERCOM, and Imaging Infra-Red (IIR) technologies, ensuring precise targeting. It can be launched from naval ships and land-based vehicles, making it a versatile choice for various military applications.