The US Navy has awarded Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace a contract worth $45.5 million to supply the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System to Latvia.
Issued under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, the agreement includes optional provisions that could increase its total value to $56.3 million if exercised. Most of the production and development work will take place in Kongsberg, with completion targeted for July 2030, or extended to November 2031 if all options are utilized.
This contract follows a $105-million agreement signed in 2023 between Latvia and the United States, with Washington funding 70 percent of the program. The acquisition aligns with amendments to Latvia’s Law on Financing National Defense, aimed at strengthening investments in coastal defense, air defense, and artillery systems.
The ground-based Naval Strike Missile system comprises an advanced fire control center (FCC), launcher units, and an integrated maritime surveillance radar. The FCC enables command, control, communications, and battle management through an integrated network.
Up to four FCCs can be connected to generate a unified maritime operational picture, improving situational awareness through real-time data exchange. Each FCC can direct the launch of up to 12 missiles, either engaging multiple targets or focusing on a single threat.
The missile is capable of striking both maritime and land-based targets at ranges exceeding 100 nautical miles (185 kilometers). It carries a 226-kilogram warhead and incorporates sea-skimming flight along with advanced terminal maneuvering capabilities for enhanced survivability.
