What Happened
Marine Corps Invests In Advanced Naval Strike Missile Launchers
The US Marine Corps has awarded a contract worth up to $404.4 million to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for the production and support of Naval Strike Missile launchers and fire control systems. The contract covers the Naval Strike Missile Launcher Unit, its Weapon Control System, and related support equipment. The Marine Corps plans to use the launchers as part of its NMESIS system, which fires the Naval Strike Missile from an unmanned, remotely driven vehicle. The acquisition is part of the Marine Corps’ efforts to enhance its anti-ship capabilities, with plans to acquire 32 NMESIS launchers and 103 missiles. This development was reported by an unknown source.