Norwegian Naval Strike Missile fired from German land-based launcher for the first time

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Test footage shows the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) being successfully launched for the first time from Germany’s land-based MARS 3 system**, marking a new milestone in European missile integration. Defense officials said the test demonstrated the NSM’s compatibility with ground launchers, extending its role beyond naval platforms. The missile has a reported range of more than 185 kilometers, travels at near Mach 0.9, and carries a 125-kilogram warhead. The NSM uses a combination of inertial navigation, GPS, and imaging infrared guidance, allowing it to identify and strike targets with high precision, even in complex environments. Measuring roughly four meters in length with a launch weight of about 400 kilograms, the missile is designed for flexible deployment. Military analysts say the successful firing signals growing interoperability between European defense systems and points to the potential development of a broader land-based precision strike capability across Europe. German and Norwegian defense authorities have not said whether or when the system could enter operational service following the test. The date the footage was recorded could not be independently verified.