Kedah-class NGPV

Malaysia to Arm Kedah-Class Patrol Vessels With Naval Strike Missiles, Signalling Major Shift in South China Sea Deterrence Strategy

The Malaysian government’s decision to integrate Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) onto all six Kedah-class New Generation Patrol Vessels marks a decisive recalibration of the country’s maritime deterrence posture, reflecting growing concern in Kuala Lumpur that lightly armed patrol platforms are...
Australia’s StrikeMaster Achieves Successful Naval Strike Missile Test in Norway

Australia’s StrikeMaster Achieves Successful Naval Strike Missile Test in Norway

In a milestone for Australia’s growing long-range strike capabilities, KONGSBERG Defence & Aerospace and Thales Australia announced the successful live-firing of a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) test munition from the StrikeMaster missile launch vehicle in Norway. The achievement confirms the...
Germany Launches First Norwegian Naval Strike Missile from MARS 3 System

Germany Launches First Norwegian Naval Strike Missile from MARS 3 System, Marking Major Shift in European Coastal Defense Strategy

In a groundbreaking live-fire test on July 2, 2025, defense companies KNDS Deutschland, Elbit Systems, and Kongsberg jointly demonstrated a new phase in European defense capability with the successful launch of a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) from the MARS 3...