US EditionGermany Arms F-35s with Stealth JSM, Snubs Taurus for Luftwaffe
- The German Bundestag approved on June 4, 2025, plans to arm Germany’s incoming 35 F-35A fighters with Norway’s Joint Strike Missile .
- This decision follows Germany’s effort to modernize its air force amid geopolitical tensions and builds on existing bilateral missile cooperation with Norway.
- The JSM, developed by Kongsberg with Raytheon, is a stealth-compatible missile with a range of around 350 miles, already in use by Norway, the US, Japan, and Australia.
- The government-to-government deal, valued at about 6.5 billion Norwegian kroner , is expected to finalize by mid-2025 and enhances NATO interoperability.
- Germany’s acquisition of the JSM marks a strategic step to restore its long-range strike and anti-shipping capabilities, addressing capability gaps left by retiring older systems.
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Germany is stepping up its new F-35 fighter jets with Norwegian pilot missiles. The Bundestag approved the purchase of the Joint Strike Missiles for about 565 million euros. The missiles can be used for both sea and land targets. (Continue reading)
The contract is currently worth a little over half a billion dollars, but after exercising contract options, it could increase to almost $2.9 billion. The work will be performed by Raytheon Missiles and Defense, part of the RTX group. Initial work is to be completed by 2026, and after exercising options, by 2030.
German F-35s Will Be Armed With Stealthy Joint Strike Missiles
Germany plans to buy Joint Strike Missile (JSM) cruise missiles from Norway to arm its forthcoming fleet of F-35A stealth fighters. While these jets were primarily chosen as delivery platforms for U.S.-owned nuclear gravity bombs, under a long-standing NATO agreement, Germany is increasingly viewing the F-35A as part of an expanding conventional long-range strike arsenal. Plans to arm German and Norwegian F-35As with the JSM, which is manufactur…
Germany Confirms NOK 6.5 Billion Deal for Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missile — Global Defense Insight
Germany has officially decided to procure the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for its F-35 fighter jets, becoming the fifth country to adopt this advanced strike capability. The agreement with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, reported to be worth approximately NOK 6.5 billion, underscores Berlin’s commitment to enhancing precision strike capabilities. Bundestag Approval and Strategic Cooperation The German parliament (Bundestag) approved the procuremen…
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