Ukraine; MoD negotiates buy of coastal defense missile from Poland

According to information published by the Polish Defense Website “Defence24” on June 28, 2023, Talks are currently ongoing between Poland and Ukraine regarding the procurement of elements from the NSM (Naval Strike Missile) Coastal Missile Squadron System. The potential purchase involves a missile system capable of combating both maritime and land targets, as unofficially reported by Defence24.pl.

Poland to Make a Massive Purchase of Coastal NSM Missiles [EXCLUSIVE] | Defence24.com

As revealed by Defence24.pl, Poland is involved in advanced discussions with Ukraine for the supply of components from the Coastal Missile Squadron System. Kyiv is considering purchasing existing elements of the Polish system, possibly even an entire squadron, using its own or European Union funds. The equipment for the Naval Missile Unit would be supplemented as part of this purchase – a strategic decision that Defence24.pl reported had already been made back in April.

The primary armament of the Coastal Missile Squadron System is the NSM (Naval Strike Missile), an anti-ship and land-attack missile developed by the Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA. It’s capable of combating both ships and land targets at distances of around 200 kilometers. Thus, it’s plausible that following the delivery of British-French air-to-ground Storm Shadow/Scalp cruise missiles, Ukraine would acquire another European long-range strike system, this time ground-launched.

The Naval Strike Missile (NSM) stands as a testament to advanced technological capabilities, embodying the best of Norwegian engineering. Crafted with ingenuity and precision, the NSM is an embodiment of flexibility, capable of being launched from a myriad of platforms to strike a diverse array of targets at sea or on land.

 

Ukraine; MoD negotiates buy of coastal defense missile from Poland

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