Norway, US Guide Shared Weapons in NATO First at FS25

Norway, US guide shared weapons in NATO first at FS25

Norwegian and U.S. forces achieved a NATO milestone during Exercise Formidable Shield 25, successfully redirecting live U.S. munitions mid-flight using Norwegian guidance systems in a first-of-its-kind weapons integration test. The breakthrough occurred on 14 May, when two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles launched glide bombs off Norway’s coast. The munitions were subsequently guided by Norwegian personnel using real-time data transmitted via …

Norway and U.S. pioneer cross-national weapons integration in NATO’s Formidable Shield 25

Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles released glide bombs off the Norwegian coast, which were redirected mid-flight by Norwegian personnel. The weapons received real-time data through a secure digital link, using inputs from multiple sources, including Norway’s P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. “This is a monumental achievement, not only for Norway and the U.S., but also potentially for Allies across NATO,” said Colonel Roger Samuelsen, C…