The United States Navy has awarded Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace a $45.5 million contract to deliver the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System to Latvia through the Foreign Military Sales program, according to The Defense Post. The deal could rise to $56.3 million if all options are exercised, with most work taking place in Norway and completion expected by 2030–2031.

The system is part of the widely adopted Naval Strike Missile family developed by Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace to strengthen naval and coastal defense capabilities. Operators include Norway, the United States, Poland, Germany, Romania, Latvia, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Canada, reflecting the missile’s growing role among NATO and allied forces seeking to enhance maritime security and deterrence.

The ground-based coastal defense system includes missile launchers, a fire control center, and integrated surveillance radar that enables multiple units to share real-time maritime tracking data. The Naval Strike Missile can strike both sea and land targets at ranges exceeding 100 nautical miles, supporting Latvia’s efforts to bolster coastal defense and maritime security. As The Defense Post writes:

The US Navy has awarded Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace a $45.5-million contract to deliver the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System to Latvia.

The contract was issued through the Foreign Military Sales mechanism and includes options that, if exercised, would raise the total value to $56.3 million. […]

The ground-based system consists of Kongsberg’s advanced fire control center (FCC), Naval Strike Missile launcher units, and an integrated sea surveillance and tracking radar. […]

The missile can engage both sea and land targets at ranges exceeding 100 nautical miles (185 kilometers/161 miles). It carries a 226-kilogram (500-pound) class warhead and features sea-skimming flight and terminal maneuvering capabilities.

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