Norway boosts defense with major AMRAAM C‑8 missile purchase
The Norwegian government has allocated over 400 million kroner for new AMRAAM C-8 anti-aircraft missiles, which a local manufacturer will supply. These missiles will be purchased for the NASAMS air defense systems currently used by the Norwegian army.
2:33 PM EDT, October 29, 2024
Norway's defense minister, Bjorn Arild Gram, announced purchasing ammunition for the NASAMS systems (Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System).
Gram informed the NTB agency that this marks one of the most significant individual arms acquisitions in Norway's Armed Forces history.
Modern AMRAAM C-8 anti-aircraft missiles
Modern weaponry, such as AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile) C-8 missiles, can be launched from ground platforms and F-35 aircraft, which are part of the Norwegian Air Force's equipment. Norway is one of the few countries that have produced the latest version of NASAMS, NASAMS-3, since 2019. This system allows for neutralizing air targets at up to approximately 37 miles.
NASAMS's main advantages include its high efficiency and flexibility, which enable the relatively easy addition of new missiles or radar systems. The Kongsberg group has already ensured the integration of this system with several dozen different radars.
Wide application of NASAMS systems
NASAMS systems are utilized by numerous armies worldwide, including those in Australia, Lithuania, Hungary, Finland, and Norway. In the United States, they protect vital state assets such as the White House. Several systems have also been deployed to Ukraine, proving highly effective in combating hostile targets.
The Norwegian company Kongsberg, a leading European arms supplier, manufactures NASAMS systems.
