The U.S. Air Force awarded a $240.9 million contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for Joint Strike Missile production through 2028.
The contract covers missile rounds, containers, test hardware, and support items and is managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Eglin AFB.
The Joint Strike Missile is a long-range, air-launched precision weapon optimized for internal carriage on the F-35 fighter.
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $240.9 million contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to continue production of the Joint Strike Missile, further expanding the military’s long-range precision strike capabilities.
According to the Defence Blog, the firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract covers the production of Joint Strike Missile Lot Two rounds, along with missile containers, test equipment, and related support hardware. The award reflects continued investment in the missile system, which is designed for use by the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
The contract was issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, which is serving as the contracting authority. Work under the agreement will be performed in Kongsberg, Norway, and is expected to continue through November 30, 2028.
The Joint Strike Missile is a long-range, air-launched precision weapon optimized for internal carriage aboard the F-35, allowing the aircraft to maintain its low-observable, stealth profile while carrying a standoff strike capability. The missile is derived from Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile and incorporates advanced guidance technologies, including GPS, inertial navigation systems, and an imaging infrared seeker designed to improve target recognition in complex and contested environments.
Funding for the contract comes from fiscal year 2024 and 2025 procurement missile budgets, according to the Defence Blog. The award supports both U.S. Air Force requirements and broader allied use of the Joint Strike Missile as partner nations continue to field the F-35 platform.
The latest contract represents another step in strengthening long-range precision strike options for U.S. and allied air forces as demand grows for weapons capable of engaging targets from extended distances while operating in high-threat environments.
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