| Joint Strike Missile | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Air-launched anti-ship or land attack cruise missile |
| Place of origin | Norway & United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Raytheon Missiles & Defense |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 416 kg (917 lb) |
| Length | 4 m (13 ft 1 in) |
| Width | 480 mm (1 ft 7 in) stowed |
| Height | 520 mm (1 ft 8 in) |
| Warhead | Blast-fragmentation |
| Warhead weight | 120 kg (260 lb) |
Detonation mechanism | Time delay, impact |
| Engine | Williams International F‐415 small turbofan |
Operational range |
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| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 (310 m/s; 1,000 ft/s) estimated |
Guidance system | GPS, INS, TERCOM |
| Accuracy | CEP 1 m (3 ft 3 in) |
Launch platform | F-35, F-16, F/A-18E/F, and F-15E |
| References | Janes[2] |
The Joint Strike Missile (JSM) is a multi-role, air-launched cruise missile under development by the Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and American company Raytheon Missiles & Defense. The JSM is derived from the Naval Strike Missile.
Development
A development of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) will feature an option for ground strike and a two-way communications line, so that the missile can communicate with the central control room or other missiles in the air. This missile will be integrated with the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. Studies have shown that the F-35 would be able to carry two of these in its internal bays, while four additional missiles could be carried externally.
Lockheed Martin and Kongsberg signed a joint-marketing agreement for this air-launched version of the NSM, as well as an agreement committing both parties to integrating the JSM on the F-35 platform.[3][4] The project is funded by Norway and Australia.[5] Kongsberg signed a contract for the first phase of development of the JSM in April, 2009, which is scheduled for completion within 18 months.[6] The JSM will have multicore computers running the Integrity real-time operating system from Green Hills Software.[7]
Compared with the Naval Strike Missile, the Joint Strike Missile features:
- A larger warhead[8]
- Form factor altered to allow the missile to fit into the F-35's internal bays[9]
- The ability to attack sea and land targets
- Compatibility with various aircraft as launch platforms
- Improved range: estimates include 150 nmi (170 mi; 280 km)[9] to more than 100 nmi low-low or more than 300 nmi (350 mi; 560 km) hi-low flight profiles[10]
Serial production began in 2021.[11]
In November 2015, an F-16 Fighting Falcon successfully completed live-fire testing of the JSM at the Utah Test and Training Range.[12][13]
Other variants
Kongsberg were studying methods to deploy the JSM from Norway's submarines,[14] and found shaping the missile to fit into the F-35's confined bomb-bay also enabled it to fit in the Mark 41 Vertical Launching System. A VL-JSM could also compete with the Lockheed LRASM for the U.S. Navy's OASuW Increment 2 for a ship-launched anti-ship missile.[15]
On 15 July 2014, Kongsberg and Raytheon announced that they had formed a teaming agreement to offer the JSM to the United States Navy for their Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare (OASuW) requirement;[16] Raytheon would produce JSMs for the American market.[17] A teaming agreement is an interim agreement between partners which commits them to their roles during the development and marketing stage of a project. It would generally be transformed into a formal sub-contracting agreement once an order for delivery has been placed.[18]
The Navy plans to begin a competition for the OASuW requirement in 2017, which will likely pit the Kongsberg/Raytheon JSM against the Lockheed Martin AGM-158C LRASM.[19]
Operators
Future operators
The Royal Norwegian Air Force ordered JSM to their fleet of F-35 fighters in October 2021. Expected delivery to be in 2023.[20][21] Integration of the JSM with the F-35, and testing in the United States is facilitated by Lone Star Analysis, under long term contract with the Norwegian Ministry of Defense.[22]
In March 2019, Kongsberg was awarded a contract to supply the Japan Air Self-Defense Force with initial deliveries of the joint strike missile.[23] The missiles are expected to arrive in April 2021.[24]
In December 2021, the Finnish Air Force selected F-35 as their future fighter jet, and have selected JSM among other weaponry.[25]
In the Department of Defense's FY 2024 budget request, the United States Air Force intends to procure 268 JSMs over a five year period with the initial order of 48 missiles for FY2024.[26][27]
Potential operators
Australia expressed interest in buying the JSM in June 2014 to equip their F-35 fighters. The 2023 Defence Strategic Review, recommended the Joint Strike Missile be integrated into Australia's F-35A's.[28][29] The missile has also been pitched to South Korea and Japan, and Kongsberg is expected to attempt to make sales to other countries that have ordered the F-35A. The JSM is expected to become fully operational in 2025.[30] Development is aimed to be completed in 2017 and achievement of initial operational capability (IOC) is expected in 2021 with the release of the F-35's Block 4 software. Fit checks have been performed on the external hardpoints of all F-35 variants, and internally on the F-35A and C-models. Countries that operate other aircraft have expressed interest in the JSM, and fit checks have also been performed on the F-15E Strike Eagle and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, but integration on other platforms will not be conducted without a confirmed customer.[31]
On 15 September 2015 the Australian government signed an agreement to finance the development of a passive radio frequency seeker to complement the existing infrared target seeker.[32]
The 2023 Australian Defence Strategic Review (DSR) recommended that the RAAF acquire JSM for its F-35As and F/A-18F Super Hornets. The Albanese government agreed "in principle" to the recommendation.[33]
See also
- AGM-158C LRASM – (United States)
- Exocet – (France)
- Harpoon – (United States)
- Sea Eagle – (United Kingdom)
- Sea Killer – (Italy)
- SOM (missile) – (Turkey)
References
- ^ "NSM-JSM Missiles" (PDF). Kongsberg. 4 May 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on 14 July 2023.
- ^ Janes (21 November 2022), "Joint Strike Missile (JSM)", Janes Weapons: Air Launched, Coulsdon, Surrey: Jane's Group UK Limited., retrieved 26 December 2022
- ^ "Sign joint marketing agreement". Kongsberg. 31 January 2007. Archived from the original on 22 February 2007.
- ^ "Important cooperative agreement with Lockheed Martin". Kongsberg. 9 June 2009. Archived from the original on 14 April 2012.
- ^ Norway pushes naval strike missile for JSF – Jane's Defence Weekly, 20 July 2005
- ^ "Development contract for the Joint Strike Missile valued at MNOK 166". Kongsberg. 27 April 2009. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "Kongsberg selects Integrity for missile programme". ElectronicsTalk. Archived from the original on September 4, 2010.
- ^ a b Perry, Dominic (30 November 2012). "Norway pushes for further assurances over JSM integration on F-35". Flight Global. Archived from the original on 1 March 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ^ "Naval and Joint Strike Missiles Update Precision Strike Annual Review (PSAR-14)". Kongsberg. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ Robin Hughes (27 October 2021). "JSM enters series production". Janes Defence News. Archived from the original on 23 June 2022.
- ^ Gady, Franz-Stefan (13 November 2015). "F-35's Joint Strike Missile Successfully Completes Flight Test in US". The Diplomat. Archived from the original on 11 December 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ Seligman, Lara (11 November 2015). "F-35's Joint Strike Missile Completes Flight Test". Defense News. Archived from the original on 5 January 2024.
- ^ Scott, Richard (24 January 2013). "Kongsberg studies JSM for submarine launch". Janes. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ^ "New Details on the Kongsberg Vertical Launch Joint Strike Missile (VL JSM)". Navy Recognition. 14 January 2015. Archived from the original on 19 January 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ^ "Raytheon and Kongsberg team to provide air-launched Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare solutions". Kongsberg. 15 July 2014. Archived from the original on 13 August 2020.
- ^ Chuter, Andrew (15 July 2014). "Raytheon To Produce US Variant of Kongsberg's JSM". Defense News. Archived from the original on 17 July 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ Valof, Joseph. "Anatomy of A Government Team Agreement". nanosft.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2010. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ Arming New Platforms Will Push Up Value Of Missiles Market – Aviationweek.com, 5 January 2015
- ^ "Historic Missile Contract Signed with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace". Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency. English translation included below Norwegian section. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021.
- ^ "Flexibility on the Fly: Joint Strike Missile Has Abilities That Give Pilots the Upper Hand". Breaking Defense. 1 March 2020. Archived from the original on 18 May 2023.
- ^ King, Rita (2019-01-29). "Lone Star Analysis Secures High-Value Contract with Norwegian Ministry of Defence". Lone Star Analysis. Archived from the original on 2023-09-23. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
- ^ Dominguez, Gabriel; Takahashi, Kosuke (12 March 2019). "Kongsberg awarded contract to supply JSMs for Japanese F-35s". Jane's 360. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Takahashi, Kosuke (9 September 2020). "Japan to begin receiving Joint Strike Missiles from April 2021". Janes. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023.
- ^ Pittaway, Nigel (15 December 2011). "Joint Strike Missile gains third customer". Australian Defence Magazine. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023.
- ^ Mesch, Shelley K. (16 March 2023). "Air Force to procure 268 Joint Strike Missiles over five years". Inside Defense. Archived from the original on 9 May 2023.
- ^ Trevithick, Joseph (13 March 2023). "Hundreds of Aircraft Headed to the Boneyard in New USAF Budget". The Drive. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023.
- ^ "National Defence: Defence Strategic Review 2023". Australian Government. p. 61. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "National Defence: Defence Strategic Review 2023" (PDF). The Australian. p. 61. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Clark, Colin (16 July 2014). "Norway's Joint Strike Missile Tempts Aussies; Raytheon Likes It Too". Breaking Defense. Archived from the original on 18 May 2023.
- ^ Perry, Dominicc (25 September 2014). "Kongsberg plans JSM flight tests in 2015". Flight Global. Archived from the original on 21 October 2020.
- ^ "Australia to Finance the Development of a New Seeker for Kongsberg's Joint Strike Missile". Navy Recognition. 28 September 2015. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
- ^ Blenkin, Max (2023-05-01). "Defence review puts Air Force in stealth mode". The Mandarin. Archived from the original on 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
External links
- Official NSM product page at KDA
- Official JSM product page at KDA
- Defpro.com:Norway conducted very successful NSM test firing (Febr 2009)
- Missile.index search – Choose Development-Country: "Norway", then click "Search", then pick "NSM" from the results list (direct linking N/A)
- Kongsberg test fires Naval Strike Missiles – Jane's Navy International, 8 August 2006
- Capital Markets Day 2007 Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace[permanent dead link]
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