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NASAMS – Advanced Norwegian Surface-to-Air Missile System

NASAMS – Advanced Norwegian Surface-to-Air Missile System

Brand: Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
Category: Defense Systems
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Maximum Range 40 km
Maximum Altitude 21 km
Radar Detection Range 100+ km
Missile Speed Mach 4

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1. General Information

System Name	NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced SAM)
Manufacturer	Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace / Raytheon
Country of Origin	Norway / United States
Type / Role	Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
In Service	Yes
Year Introduced	1998
Unit Cost	USD 80–100 Million (per Battery)

2. Performance & Capabilities

Maximum Engagement Range	40 km
Maximum Engagement Altitude	21 km
Target Types	Aircraft, Cruise Missiles, UAVs
Interception Probability	85–90%
Reaction Time	10 seconds
Radar Detection Range	100–120 km

3. Missile Specifications

Missile Type	AIM-120 AMRAAM / AMRAAM-ER
Missile Length	3.7 m
Missile Weight	152 kg
Warhead Type	High-Explosive Fragmentation
Warhead Weight	22 kg
Speed	Mach 4

4. Radar & Fire Control

Radar Type	3D Active Electronically Scanned Array
Radar Name	AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel / GhostEye MR
Detection Range	100+ km
Tracking Capacity	60+ Targets
Guidance System	Active Radar Homing
Fire Control System	FDC (Fire Distribution Center)

5. Launcher & Mobility

Launcher Type	Mobile / Truck-Mounted
No. of Missiles per Launcher	6
Reload Time	30 minutes
Mobility Platform	Tatra 8x8 / HEMTT Truck
Crew Required	3–5 personnel

6. Communication & Control

Control Type	Fire Distribution Center (FDC)
Data Link Range	Link-16 / NATO Data Links
Navigation	Yes (Integrated Air Defense Network)
Ground Control Station	Autonomous / Networked / Remote Control

7. Operational Use

Primary Operator	USA, Norway, Ukraine, Spain, Australia
Combat Proven	Yes
Conflict History	Ukraine War (2022–present)
Notable Feature	Homeland defense around Washington D.C.

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Operational Flexibility 8 / 10
Combat Effectiveness 8 / 10

PROS

Highly modular and scalable architecture
Networked operations via Link-16
Compatible with multiple missile types
Rapid reaction and high hit probability
Combat-proven reliability in multiple countries

CONS

Limited range compared to long-range SAMs
Requires multiple components for full coverage
High operational cost per battery
Vulnerable to electronic warfare interference
Limited performance against hypersonic threats

NASAMS – Advanced Norwegian Surface-to-Air Missile System

The NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) is one of the world’s most advanced medium-range air defense systems, designed to counter a wide range of aerial threats including aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles. Jointly developed by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Norway) and Raytheon Technologies (USA), NASAMS has become a preferred choice among NATO members and U.S. allies for its superior flexibility, scalability, and proven combat reliability.

Operational since the 1990s, NASAMS employs the AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile) and can integrate with other interceptors like the AMRAAM-ER and AIM-9X Sidewinder, offering layered defense capabilities. The system operates through a network-centric architecture, connecting multiple launchers, radars, and command posts for coordinated engagements across a wide area.

NASAMS’s radar coverage of over 100 km and engagement range up to 40 km provide strong point and area defense capabilities. Its distributed fire units enable high survivability and reduced vulnerability to saturation attacks. The FDC (Fire Distribution Center) allows real-time data exchange with other NATO systems using Link 16, ensuring full interoperability within modern integrated air defense networks.

The United States uses NASAMS to protect Washington D.C., and the system has been deployed in over a dozen countries, including Ukraine, Spain, Australia, and the Netherlands.

NASAMS Price in United State

The NASAMS Price in United State is estimated between USD 80 million to USD 100 million per battery, depending on configuration, radar type, and missile loadout. The U.S. Army and Air Force have integrated NASAMS into homeland defense architecture for strategic protection of key assets and urban centers.

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