Norway, Germany To Develop Supersonic Strike Missile

Super Sonic Strike Missile

A rendering of the weapon suggests it may be powered by a ramjet due to the large undernose air intake.

Credit: Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace
Norway and Germany are to jointly pursue the development of a new long-range supersonic strike missile. The Super Sonic Strike Missile (3SM) Tyrfing—formerly known as the Future Naval Strike Missile—is to be developed by Kongsberg and will equip both Norwegian and German naval ships from 2035. 3SM...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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