Kongsberg tests containerised Naval Strike Missile launcher for land and maritime platforms

Kongsberg test-fired an NSM Ballistic Test Vehicle from its containerized Naval Strike Missile Mission Module in Norway in October 2026, demonstrating a company-funded prototype rather than a fielded weapon system. The launcher accommodates up to four missiles inside a standard 20-foot ISO container, whose roof opens for the launch mechanism to rise and fire. Testing assessed safety, loading and handling arrangements, and management of launch pressure and blast, using a vehicle without a live warhead. The module is intended for deployment from ships, trucks or directly from the ground, using existing transport networks to support dispersed coastal and maritime operations.