Romania Adds NSM to its Anti-Ship Arsenal

Raytheon and Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense Systems (NSM CDS) long-range anti-ship cruise missile can climb and descend according to the terrain and engage targets at distances greater than 100 nautical miles By DA Staff / 25 May 2021

Discover Leading Defense Technology Solutions

Discover cutting-edge solutions from leading global suppliers
SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
Follow DA

Romania has signed an agreement with Raytheon Missiles & Defense in partnership with Kongsberg to acquire Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense Systems (NSM CDS) long-range anti-ship cruise missiles to increase the country’s defenses against high-end maritime targets.

The CDS will include mobile launch vehicles; a platform for command, control and communications; transport and loading/unloading platforms; sensors; initial logistics support and maintenance; testing equipment and training on operations and upkeep.

“Romania is taking another leap forward in its military modernization journey,” said Kim Ernzen, Vice President of Naval Power at Raytheon Missiles & Defense. “Romania will now join the U.S. Navy and two other NATO allies in operating the latest generation anti-ship cruise missile available today.”

The NSM engages targets at distances greater than 100 nautical miles and can climb and descend according to the terrain whilst observing ‘no fly,’ ‘no attack’ zones. It has a programmable fuze that activates the missile only when it is very close to the selected target, with its target recognition technology reducing risk of collateral damage.

“Romania is getting fifth generation defensive technology with NSM – a fully developed, fully fielded anti-ship cruise missile system,” said Mike Ellison, Requirements & Capabilities lead for Raytheon Missiles & Defense. “Because of its design and low-cruising capabilities, NSM can evade detection and tracking in any environment. It’s very advanced, highly capable, highly maneuverable and highly precise.”

NSM does not require a specific radar – just a sensor that provides the necessary targeting data.

The system has been tested extensively; Raytheon Missiles & Defense used digital transformation technology, such as computer modeling and simulations, in the design phase and then validated the system’s superiority in operations and field tests. 

NSM is designed to handle updates and Raytheon Missiles & Defense monitors the military equipment for potential improvements to remain ahead of evolving threats.

Posted by DA Staff Connect & Contact

Latest Articles

Upgraded IR Sensor Boosts Detection Range in Tactical Beacons

Adventure Tactical has enhanced its VIP light™ and Trilobyte® products with an upgraded IR sensor, expanding detection range and early warning capabilities for military users

May 09, 2025
New Wideband Antenna Enhances Detection of Low-Frequency Drone Threats

MyDefence has launched its new Compact Wideband Antenna, enhancing detection of low-frequency drone threats when integrated with Wingman and ATAK

May 09, 2025
Most Read Articles on DA in April 2025

April 2025 saw a number of significant developments published on Defense Advancement, including the latest updates bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs), RF decoy systems, and autonomous naval vessels

May 08, 2025
Gray Eagle ER Demonstrates Advanced Sensing & Resilience at PC-C5

The MQ-1C Gray Eagle® Extended Range UAS by GA-ASI, has supported the U.S. Army during PC-C5 (Project Convergence Capstone 5), demonstrating enhanced long-range sensing capabilities and survivability against electronic threats

May 08, 2025
Multi-Drone Flight Test Integrates UAV Technology & AI Software for Enhanced Situational Awareness

Red Cat Holdings and Palladyne AI have successfully tested three autonomous heterogeneous drones using edge-based Artificial Intelligence

May 08, 2025
U.S. Army Partnership Advances Autonomous Helicopter Logistics Program

The U.S. Army is partnering with Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy to retrofit Black Hawk helicopters with scalable autonomy kits for uncrewed logistics operations

May 08, 2025

Featured Content

Modular Head-Mounted Digital System for Real-Time Decision Support in Contested Environments

Galvion's new CORTEX™ system integrates compute, power, and data management into a modular helmet-mounted platform designed for modern tactical operations.

May 06, 2025
Partnership to Enhance Networking Capabilities for Defense Platforms

Amphenol Aerospace and BotBlox have partnered to distribute and integrate compact, rugged Ethernet hardware for defense platforms, enhancing networking capabilities and accelerating product development for uncrewed and mobile systems

May 01, 2025
Sky Power to Showcase ISR UAV Propulsion Technology at XPONENTIAL 2025

Sky Power International will present advanced UAV propulsion technologies at XPONENTIAL 2025, highlighting powerful engines, hybrid systems, and customized solutions for ISR and civilian applications

Apr 29, 2025
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.