MilitaryNASAMS
Missile Systemconfirmed
NASAMS (National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System) is a distributed and networked short-to-medium range air defense system developed by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Raytheon. It utilizes AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles to intercept aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles, providing robust protection against various aerial threats.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Raytheon |
| Introduced | 1998 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 4,900 km/h |
| Range | 40 km |
| Weight | 0.152 t |
History
Developed by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Raytheon in the US, it entered service in 1998 and is widely used by several countries, including the United States and Norway.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | confirmed |
| Indonesia | — | confirmed |
| Spain | 8 | confirmed |
| Ukraine | — | confirmed |
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