Japan orders more Joint Strike Missiles from KONGSBERG
19.12.2025 07:30:11 CET | KONGSBERG | Press release
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (‘KONGSBERG’) has entered a fifth follow-on contract with Japan to deliver the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for its fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft. The contract is valued at more than NOK 800 million.

The JSM is a 5th generation stealth air-to surface missile, which can be carried internally in the F-35A thus ensuring the aircraft’s low-signature capabilities.
“KONGSBERG is proud to have received another order from Japan’s Ministry of Defense to provide the JSM to the Japan Air Self- Defense Force. This is another great milestone for the JSM programme and our relationship with Japan is growing even stronger with this fifth follow-on contract”, said Øyvind Kolset, Executive Vice President Missiles & Space in Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
The JSM has been selected by Japan, Norway, Australia, Germany and the United States.
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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, a business area within KONGSBERG, develops and delivers technology and systems that protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. We develop and manufacture solutions such as air defence systems, remote weapon stations, missile technology, command and control systems, communication and surveillance solutions, microsatellites, and digital remote towers for customers worldwide—strengthening national security and defence capabilities. Key customers include governments, defence organisations, and armed forces across Europe, the United States, and NATO member countries, in addition to stakeholders within the commercial aviation sector.
KONGSBERG (OSE-ticker: KOG) is an international technology group that delivers advanced, sustainable and reliable solutions that contribute to safety and efficiency in complex operations under extreme conditions. KONGSBERG collaborates with global players in the defence, energy, maritime, fisheries and aerospace industries. KONGSBERG has more than 14,000 employees in 39 countries and had total revenues of MNOK 48,872 in 2024.
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