StrikeMaster is KONGSBERG’s Australian configuration of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System (CDS). The configuration uses Thales Australia’s proven Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle as the host platform for a twin-pack NSM launcher.
It has attracted significant global attention following its successful live firing in Norway, demonstrating its ability to deliver long-range maritime strike capability. StrikeMaster has unique attributes including tactical mobility, operating range, and crew protection, whilst maintaining commonality and interoperability with other NSM CDS users.
The European debut of StrikeMaster at Eurosatory reflects heightened focus and increasing global demand for rapidly deployable, land-based precision strike capabilities, particularly among nations seeking to strengthen deterrence and enhance anti-access area denial and littoral operations with proven capability.
StrikeMaster will be on display at the 2026 Edition of Eurosatory, which is taking place from 15-19 June 2026, where KONGSBERG and Thales Australia will engage with European and allied partners on potential acquisition and collaboration opportunities.
Quote attributable to Mr John Fry, Managing Director, Kongsberg Defence Australia:
The international interest in StrikeMasterTM demonstrates the broad appeal of this Australian NSM CDS configuration, optimising mobility, deployability, and protection with survivability, precision, and lethality.
Eurosatory provides the perfect platform to engage with the international market, and details why the StrikeMasterTM NSM CDS is so compelling for nations seeking to deter and deny access to an adversary.
StrikeMasterTM represents Norwegian and Australian technology and innovation, with US interoperability. With 14 nations now using the NSM on ships and trucks, StrikeMasterTM provides a cost effective and flexible launcher solution for land based maritime strike.
