Super Sonic Strike Missile (3SM) Tyrfing
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Super Sonic Strike Missile (3SM) Tyrfing is a supersonic anti-ship missile under development by the Norwegian firm Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace (KDA).
The missile is expected to be delivered from 2035 and is planned to be used on Norwegian and German naval vessels.[1] The missile will complement the Naval Strike Missile.[2]
Name[edit]
The name Tyrfing originates from Norse mythology, where it was a sword that always hit what it was swung at, could never rust and could cut through stone and iron as easily as through clothing.
Development[edit]
In 2021 the Norwegian and German governments declared that a new anti-ship missile would become a collaborative project. The missile was initially called the Future Naval Strike Missile.[3]
In November 2023 the Norwegian Ministry of Defense and KDA proposed that a decision was to be made to initiate the first initial design phase of the project. Germany also plans to consider a decision on commissioning in the new year.[4]
Planned operators[edit]
See also[edit]
- Naval Strike Missile – (Norway)
References[edit]
- ^ "Norway And Germany To Develop New 3SM Supersonic Strike Missile". Naval News. 24 November 2023. Archived from the original on 15 December 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "KONGSBERG, Norway and Germany to develop new "Super Missile"". Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. 24 November 2023. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Norway will develop a new super missile". Norwegian Ministry of Defence. 24 November 2023. Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ Gjessing, Marianne (24 November 2023). "Starter arbeidet på nytt missil". Teknisk Ukeblad (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 12 December 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.