23 December 2016

News Story: Successful flight test for Norwegian missile

by Richard Tomkins

Kongsberg's Joint Strike Missile, designed for internal carry on an F-35 aircraft, has been successfully flight tested in the United States, the company said.

The Norwegian missile was tested using a U.S. Air Force F-16 over the Utah Test and Training Range, demonstrating safe separation from the aircraft.

It also performed a number of flight maneuvers while continuously alternating speed and altitude.

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PacificSentinel Note: The JSM will be the primary, if not only, Anti-Ship Missile carried internally by the F-35, as such expect all F-35 users to operate this missile in the years to come.