NASAMS

Development of NASAMS began in the 1980s when Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) teamed up with Hughes Missile Systems and Hughes Aircraft Ground Systems Group and initiated the program as a cooperative effort for the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF). As originally envisioned, NASAMS would replace two Nike Hercules facilities in defending Norway's southern air bases, where it would act in conjunction with F-16s in providing a layered defense.{{Cite journal |last=Wilson |first=J.R. |date=1989 |title=NASAMS Replaces Nike: Norway updates layered air defense |url=https://archive.org/details/sim_janes-international-defense-review-idr_1989_22_3 |journal=International Defense Review |volume=22 |issue=3 |pages=351 |via=Internet Archive}}

The integrated air defense battle management command and control system, based on KS500F computers and the KMC9000 control console with two color CRT displays, was first developed for the Norwegian Adapted Hawk (NOAH) program,[https://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p124201coll1/id/280/rec/3 Military Review: The Professional Journal of the United States Army. Vol 64, Issue 9 (September 1984)]. pp. 85–86 an upgrade to the MIM-23B Improved Hawk semi-active radar head, surface-to-air missile system. This command and control system integrated existing AN/MPQ-46 High Power Illuminator Doppler Radar (HPIR) with AN/TPQ-36 counter-battery radar, modified into a three-dimensional low-altitude airspace surveillance radar with the TPQ-36A software upgrade.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}}

The upgraded NOAH would still engage only one target per launcher pad, which was insufficient to counter the emerging threat of massive firing of cruise missiles. RNoAF ordered further development of a distributed, network-centric air defense system with multiple launchers and radars.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}}

The MIM-23B missile was replaced with the active radar homing AIM-120 AMRAAM missile, which also uses an inertial navigation system during initial approach. The TPQ-36A radar was upgraded to the rotating AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel configuration. Test launches were performed in June 1993. The system had an initial operational capability in late 1994 – early 1995. It was fully operationally fielded in 1998.{{citation needed|date=June 2022}}

An enhanced NASAMS 2 was developed in the 2000s and became operational in 2006. A third generation, NASAMS 3, was developed in the 2010s and fielded in 2019.

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The system integrates U.S.-built TPQ-36A air defense X band 3D radar and AMRAAM missiles with a Norwegian developed battle management C4I (command, control, communication, computers and intelligence) system called FDC, short for Fire Distribution Center. The FDC connected to a radar forms an "Acquisition Radar and Control System" (ARCS). NASAMS capabilities are enhanced by the system's networked and distributed nature.{{cite web|url=http://www.mil.no/multimedia/archive/00042/Royal_Norwegian_Air__42204a.jpg|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090927040222/http://www.mil.no/multimedia/archive/00042/Royal_Norwegian_Air__42204a.jpg|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 September 2009|title=NASAMS suitability for cruise missile defence}} The shelter module hosts two identical consoles for the Tactical Control Officer (TCO) and the Tactical Control Assistant (TCA).{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}}

The AMRAAM missile is fired from a towed launcher with six missile canisters; the standard AMRAAM missile has a horizontal range of up to {{convert|25|km|mi|sp=us}}.{{cite web|title=Air Defense: SLAMRAAM Dies From Loneliness|url=http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htada/20110111.aspx|website=www.strategypage.com|access-date=25 January 2016}} Other sources cite a range of "over 15 km" and 40 km for the extended range version.{{cite web|url=http://www.defense-update.com/products/n/nasams_300409.html|title=Finland Selects Norwegian/U.S. NASAMS for SA-11 Replacement|author=Defense Update|access-date=24 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127222714/http://www.defense-update.com/products/n/nasams_300409.html|archive-date=27 January 2016|url-status=dead}}

By the late 1990s, RNoAF formed an integrated ground-based air defense system known as the Norwegian Solution (NORSOL), by connecting NASAMS battle management ARCS stations with two other air defense systems via field wires and radio. Subordinate weapon systems included the RBS 70 laser beam assisted MANPADS system and the Bofors 40 mm L70 gun, controlled by the Oerlikon Contraves FCS2000 monopulse doppler tracking radar. The solution integrated all three systems (NASAMS, RBS70, and L70/FCS2000) to provide battlefield awareness to commanders of all echelons, and to ensure protection of friendly aircraft while preventing overkill (i.e. engagement of a single threat by multiple air-defense units) and underkill (failure to engage the threat by any unit).{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}}

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The RNoAF together with KDA conducted a mid-life update of NASAMS in the early 2000s, called NASAMS 2. The upgraded version was handed over to RNoAF in mid-2006. The major difference between the two versions is the use of standard tactical data links (Link 16, Link 11, JREAP, ATDL-1 etc.), as well as a better ground radar. Full operational capability (FOC) was expected for 2007.

A complete NASAMS 2 battery consists of up to four firing units. Each firing unit includes 3 missile launchers (LCHR), each carrying six AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles, one AN/MPQ-64F1 Improved Sentinel radar, one Fire Distribution Center vehicle, and one electro-optical camera vehicle (MSP500).

The Improved Sentinel radar has a broader frequency spectrum, variable rotation speed, and increased capacity to detect and follow targets. The radar platform comes on a trailer with its own power supply that can be towed by a variety of vehicles. Each radar can process and distribute the data independently, and can be connected via radio links, cable, through Multi Rolle Radio, or through TADKOM.

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The MSP500 electro-optical sensor from Rheinmetall is equipped with a laser rangefinder and a TV camera, as well as an upgraded thermographic camera.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rheinmetall-defence.com/en/rheinmetall_defence/systems_and_products/c4i_systems/reconnaissance_and_sensor_systems/multi_sensor_plattform/index.php|title=MSP – Multi Sensor Platform|website=Rheinmetall Defence|access-date=October 17, 2022}} These can be used to fire the missiles passively, which has been successfully tested. MSP600 is a new lightweight version updated with digital signal processing. It is used by several countries.{{cite web|url=https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/rheinmetall-replace-rnoafs-old-msp500/|title=Rheinmetall wins contract to replace RNoAF's old MSP500 system|website=Airforce Technology|date=January 4, 2023|access-date=2023-05-14}}

Fire Distribution Centers (FDCs) can form a network with geographically distributed sensors and use either centralised or distributed data fusion to process radar tracks and form a complete airspace picture for the Tactical Control Officer (TCO).{{cite web |author1=Terje Johnsen |author2=Brita Hafskjold |author3=Svein Fagerlund |author4=Tor Erik Strand |author5=Arnstein Jensen |url=https://www.sto.nato.int/publications/STO%20Meeting%20Proceedings/RTO-MP-SCI-143/MP-SCI-143-13.pdf |title=Data Fusion for Improved Air Picture Generation in Air Defence Systems |date=23 December 2005 |s2cid=207904858}} Each command post includes two color displays with a task-based common tactical operation control (CTOC) interface.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kongsberg.com/kda/news/news-archive/2004/breakthrough-in-network-based-defence/|title=Breakthrough in network-based defence|website= Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace|access-date=October 17, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.kongsberg.com/contentassets/18d55b1398d34e2a875078038983f829/aar04eng.pdf|title=Kongsberg Annual Report 2004: An Ocean of Opportunities|publisher=Kongsberg Gruppen|page=38|date=2005-05-04|access-date=2022-07-15|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629041524/https://www.kongsberg.com/contentassets/18d55b1398d34e2a875078038983f829/aar04eng.pdf|archive-date=2021-06-29}} The control system can detach itself from the sensors in order to become less visible.

Operators can switch to a centralized control role by running operation center software (GBADOC). An optional Tactical Control Center (TCC) vehicle, similar to the Battalion Operations Center (BOC) for the Hawk XXI upgrade, includes a third command post which can be used for this role.

The control modules can be mounted on a large variety of vehicles. Each module can automatically determine its position using electronic northfinder and GPS receiver.

In April 2019, RNoAF fielded the upgraded NASAMS 3 system. In May 2019, the first live firing tests were conducted.{{cite web |url=https://forsvaret.no/presse/skarpskyting-under-oevelse-soelvpil|language=no |title=Tester ut NASAMS III for første gang|date=7 May 2019|website=Norwegian Armed Forces – Forsvaret|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511212322/https://forsvaret.no/presse/skarpskyting-under-oevelse-soelvpil |archive-date=2019-05-11}}

NASAMS 3 comes with an updated Fire Distribution Center station, an "ADX" console that has ergonomic control surfaces and three 30" flat-panel displays.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kongsberg.com/kda/what-we-do/defence-and-security/integrated-air-and-missile-defence/nasams-air-defence-system/nasams-fire-distribution-center-fdc/|title=Fire Distribution Center – NASAMS – KDA|website=Kongsberg}}{{cite web |url=https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/kongsberg-defence-australia-starts-building-fdc-shelter-for-ground-based-air-defence/ |title=Kongsberg Defence Australia starts building FDC shelter for ground-based air defence |date=28 July 2020 }} The redesigned Mk 2 canister launcher can fire AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II short-range missiles and AMRAAM-ER missiles from its launching rails, in addition to AIM-120 AMRAAM.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kongsberg.com/kda/what-we-do/defence-and-security/integrated-air-and-missile-defence/nasams-air-defence-system/nasams-multi-missile-launcher/|title=Multi-Missile Launcher – NASAMS – KDA|website=www.kongsberg.com}} AMRAAM-ER is an extended range upgrade, based upon an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile rocket motor, paired with a two-stage AMRAAM guidance head, expanding its engagement envelope, with a 50 percent increase in maximum range and 70 percent increase in maximum altitude,[http://armyrecognition.com/ausa_2016_show_daily_news_tv_coverage_report/raytheon_completes_first_amraam-er_missile_flight_tests_from_nasams_air_defense_system.html Raytheon completes first AMRAAM-ER missile flight tests from NASAMS air defense system] – Armyrecognition.com, 5 October 2016 giving a maximum range of about 50 km. The extended range missile will have greater ability to take down fast flying and hard-maneuvering targets.{{cite web |last=Rogoway |first=Tyler |date=12 July 2019 |title=Qatar To Get New AMRAAM-ER Surface To Air Missiles, U.S. Capital May Be Next |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/28944/qatar-to-get-amraam-er-equipped-surface-to-air-missile-system-u-s-capital-may-be-next |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190712190230/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/28944/qatar-to-get-amraam-er-equipped-surface-to-air-missile-system-u-s-capital-may-be-next |archive-date=12 July 2019 |access-date=12 July 2019 |website=The War Zone |publisher=The Drive Media, Inc.}} In May 2019, the AIM-9X Block II was test fired from NASAMS launchers at the Andøya Space Center in Norway.{{cite web |last1=Reichmann |first1=Kelsey |title=Norway's Air Force tests Sidewinder missile |url=https://www.defensenews.com/training-sim/2019/06/19/norways-air-force-tests-sidewinder-missile/ |website=defensenews.com |date=19 June 2019 |publisher=Defense News |access-date=20 June 2019}}

A new short-range 'Mobile Ground Based Air Defense System' configuration had been developed for initial deployment with Brigade Nord of the Norwegian Army.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kongsberg.com/newsandmedia/news-archive/2019/contract-to-deliver-mobile-ground-based-air-defence-to-the-norwegian-army-worth-583-mnok/|title=Contract to deliver Mobile Ground Based Air Defence to the Norwegian Army worth 583 MNOK|website=Kongsberg|access-date=October 17, 2022}}{{cite web |url=https://www.joint-forces.com/defence-equipment-news/52204-new-nasams-hml-deployed-on-cold-response-2022 |title=New NASAMS HML Deployed on Cold Response 2022 |date=26 March 2022 }} Each battery includes six mobile IRIS-T SLS missile launchers mounted on tracked vehicles and three M1152A1 HMMWV-based High Mobility Launcher (HML) for the AIM-120 AMRAAM, which were originally developed for the U.S. Army SLAMRAAM project. They can be air-lifted by C-130 Hercules or C-17 Globemaster.{{cite web |url=https://www.tu.no/artikler/for-forste-gang-pa-15-ar-kan-haeren-selv-beskytte-seg-mot-luftangrep/376156|title=For the first time in 14 years, the Army itself can protect itself from air strikes|website=tu.no|date=2017-02-06|access-date=2021-01-29|language=no}}{{cite web|url=http://www.kongsberg.com/en/kog/news/2013/june/ny-kapasitet-i-nasams-luftvernsystem/ |title=New capability in the NASAMS air defence system |publisher=Kongsberg.com |date=June 21, 2013 |access-date=January 31, 2016}}{{cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/raytheon-delivers-first-nasams-high-mobility-launcher-to-norway-212906101.html|title=Raytheon delivers first NASAMS High Mobility Launcher to Norway|website=prnewswire.com|date=2013-06-25|access-date=2021-01-29}}File:AIM-120 AMRAAM P6230147.JPG

The High Mobility Launcher is capable of launching both AIM-120 and AIM-9X from its four launching rails, and can be equipped with two additional rails.[https://www.raytheon.com/sites/default/files/2019-04/ADBR_WorldLeader!_Land19_Supplement.pdf World Leader! The Enhanced NASAMS passes Gate 2]. ADBR Defence Industry Integrated. Vol 38 – Special Supplement 1 IRIS-T launchers and support vehicles will be based on the Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) and upgraded M113 (M577A2) command vehicles.{{cite web |url=https://www.tu.no/artikler/nesten-20-ar-som-forsvarslose-na-skal-haeren-igjen-fa-luftvern/477884 |title=Nesten 20 år som "forsvarsløse": Nå skal Hæren igjen få luftvern |date=4 November 2019 }} They will be equipped with XENTA-M X-band radars designed by Weibel Scientific.{{Cite web|url=https://weibelradars.com/defense/ground/short-range-air-defense/|title=SHORAD ⇒ Short Range Air Defense Radar|website=Weibel Scientific|access-date=October 17, 2022}}{{cite web |url=https://www.armadainternational.com/2019/11/danish-radar-manufacturer-wins-major-supply-contract-for-the-norwegian-army/|title=Danish radar manufacturer wins major supply contract for the Norwegian Army |publisher=Armada International |date=26 November 2019}}{{cite web |url=https://esut.de/en/2019/11/meldungen/ruestung2/16833/weibel-radare-fuer-die-mobile-luftverteidigung-der-norwegischen-streitkraefte/ |title=Weibel radars for mobile air defense of the Norwegian Armed Forces |publisher=Europäische Sicherheit & Technik |date=22 November 2019}}{{cite web |url=https://www.armadainternational.com/2021/03/one-beam-hits-all/ |title=One Beam Hits All? |date=2 March 2021}}

In June 2019, Australia ordered a locally made version of NASAMS 3, with CEA tactical (CEATAC) and towed CEA operational (CEAOPS) AESA radars, High Mobility Launchers and radar carried on Hawkei PMV vehicles instead of HMMWV, and Fire Distribution Center shelters produced at the Raytheon Australia's facility at Mawson Lakes. The system includes Raytheon AN/AAS-52 Multispectral Targeting System (MTS)-A, an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) guidance system with a high resolution day/night imaging sensor, and integrated laser rangefinder. The ADF plans to spend A$2.5 billion on its NASAMS-based air-defence network.

In October 2021, Raytheon announced that the NASAMS 3 will be upgraded with GhostEye MR, a new medium-range S-band AESA radar based on GhostEye (formerly LTAMDS) technology developed for the MIM-104 Patriot system.{{Cite web|url=http://www.raytheonmissilesanddefense.com/news/2021/10/11/rmd-unveils-ghosteye-new-medium-range|title=Raytheon Missiles & Defense unveils GhostEye MR, a new medium-range air and missile defense radar for NASAMS|website=www.raytheonmissilesanddefense.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://breakingdefense.com/2021/10/raytheon-announces-new-medium-range-radar-system/|title=Raytheon Announces New Medium-Range Radar System|date=October 11, 2021}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.raytheonmissilesanddefense.com/news/2020/10/02/soldiers-see-and-touch-full-scale-ltamds|title=Soldiers See – And Touch – Full-Scale LTAMDS|website=www.raytheonmissilesanddefense.com}} In March 2022, Raytheon demonstrated that the High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) can be paired with NASAMS to destroy a swarm of drone targets.{{cite web | url=https://www.army-technology.com/news/ris-helws-destroy-drones/ |title=RI&S' HELWS taps NASAMS air defence system to destroy drones |date=April 2022}}

The AMRAAM is one of the most widely used air-to-air missiles in the world, and stockpiles of it are higher than any other comparable system. As NASAMS uses existing air-to-air missiles such as the AIM-9 Sidewinder, AMRAAM, and AMRAAM-ER, there may be thousands of older missiles in NATO's arsenal that can be fired from a NASAMS battery without change.{{citation needed|reason=AIM-9X used by NASAMS is not the same as older AIM-9|date=October 2022}} The AIM-9X variant includes an internal cooling system, eliminating the need for launch-rail nitrogen supply required by older variants of the missile.

A report has described NASAMS as "extremely well suited to Ukraine because of the massive numbers of missiles that NATO and allies can supply, specifically for the air defence system."{{Cite news |title=Pentagon speeds up shipping of air defense systems for Ukraine after Biden's promise |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-11/pentagon-speeds-shipping-of-two-air-defense-systems-for-ukraine-after-biden-s-promise|url-access=subscription |date=2022-10-11 |access-date=2022-10-14| author= Anthony Capaccio|publisher=Bloomberg |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011235058/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-11/pentagon-speeds-shipping-of-two-air-defense-systems-for-ukraine-after-biden-s-promise |archive-date=2022-10-11}}{{Cite news |title=Difficult choices for Ukraine in scramble to secure air defences against Russian missiles |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-14/ukraine-in-scramble-to-secure-air-defences-against-russia/101537782 |author= Andrew Greene |date=2022-10-14 |access-date=2022-10-14 |work=ABC News |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014073839/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-14/ukraine-in-scramble-to-secure-air-defences-against-russia/101537782 |archive-date=2022-10-14}} In particular, older AMRAAM A and B models have been replaced, making available many older missiles which could be sent to Ukraine.{{Cite web |title=The Common Missile NASAMS Uses Is Its Biggest Advantage For Ukraine (Updated)|url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/the-common-missile-nasams-uses-is-its-biggest-advantage-for-ukraine|author=Tyler Rogoway |date=2022-10-13 |access-date=2022-10-14|publisher=The Drive}} For example the UK government has offered to donate "[h]undreds of additional air defence missiles" including the AMRAAMs.{{Cite web |title=Britain to donate air defence missiles to Ukraine |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britain-donate-air-defence-missiles-ukraine-2022-10-12/ |date=2022-10-12 |access-date=2022-10-14|publisher=Reuters}}

In the U.S., several NASAMS were used to guard air space over Washington, D.C. during the 2005 United States presidential inauguration, and are used to protect air space around the White House,{{cite news |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060519074305/http://www.orapp.no/oversikt/Argang_2006/34877/rapport/35130 |archive-date=2006-05-19 |url=http://www.orapp.no/oversikt/Argang_2006/34877/rapport/35130 |language=no |title=Norske våpen vokter presidenten |work=Økonomisk Rapport |date=2006-02-16 |access-date=June 24, 2012 |author=Lund, Elisabeth}}{{cite news |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051116055704/http://www.mil.no/fol/bg05/start/article.jhtml?articleID=96821 |archive-date=2005-11-16 |url=http://www.mil.no/fol/bg05/start/article.jhtml?articleID=96821 |title=The Norwegian Solution! |language=no |work=Battle Griffin 2005 |date=2005-03-08 |access-date=June 24, 2012 |author=Christensen, Maj. Ola K.}}{{cite web |title=NASAMS Air Defence System – brochure |url=https://www.kongsberg.com/~/media/KDS/Files/Products/Air%20Defense%20Systems/Brochures/NASAMS_September%202015_Screen_Small.ashx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314213138/https://www.kongsberg.com/~/media/KDS/Files/Products/Air%20Defense%20Systems/Brochures/NASAMS_September%202015_Screen_Small.ashx |archive-date=14 March 2017 |access-date=30 July 2018 |website=www.kongsberg.com}} such as at nearby Fort Belvoir and the Carderock NSWC.{{cite web | url=https://cryptome.org/eyeball/belvoir-mb/belvoir-mb.htm | title=Fort Belvoir Missile Battery Eyeball }}

In 2017, Lithuania ordered the NASAMS-3 to improve its own air defense capabilities; two batteries were delivered in 2020.{{cite web|url=http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Lithuania_buys_Norwegian_air_defence_system_amid_Russia_fears_999.html|title=Lithuania buys Norwegian air defence system amid Russia fears|website=spacedaily.com|access-date=28 October 2017}}

In April 2017, Australia approved a single-supplier-limited Request for Tender (RFT) to Raytheon Australia to develop NASAMS for the ADF short-range ground-based air-defence system.{{Cite web|title=$2 billion for NASAMS GBAD system – Australian Defence Magazine|url=https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/2-billion-for-nasams-gbad-system|access-date=2021-09-25|website=www.australiandefence.com.au|language=en}} In June 2019, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (Norway) was awarded a US$185 million contract by Raytheon Australia for delivery of NASAMS components, while Raytheon Australia is the prime contractor to deliver NASAMS to the Australian Government Land 19 Phase 7B program.{{Cite web|title=Kongsberg Wins $185.5M To Supply NASAMS Components To Australia|url=https://www.defenseworld.net/news/24996/Kongsberg_Wins__185_5M_To_Supply_NASAMS_Components_To_Australia#.YU9FlbhLhuU|access-date=2021-09-25|website=www.defenseworld.net}}{{Cite web|title=Kongsberg awarded NASAMS contract with Australia worth 1.6 billion NOK|url=https://www.epicos.com/article/448402/kongsberg-awarded-nasams-contract-australia-worth-16-billion-nok|access-date=2021-09-25|website=www.epicos.com|language=en}} The Australian version of NASAMS GBAD will use locally made components. Defence minister Marise Payne announced first-pass approval in April 2017.{{Cite web|date=11 April 2017|title=NASAMS selected for Australian Army GBAD system|url=http://www.janes.com/article/69475/nasams-selected-for-australian-army-gbad-system|access-date=12 April 2017|website=IHS Jane's 360}} In September 2021, the first two Fire Distribution Centres for the Australian NASAMS passed factory acceptance tests.{{Cite web|last=Defenestrate|title=Land 19 Short-Range-Ground-Based Air Defence System|url=https://defencesa.com/projects/land-19-short-range-ground-based-air-defence-system/|access-date=2021-09-25|website=Defence SA|language=en-AU}} In February 2022, the Mk2 canister for NASAMS launchers had been completed. It was planned to deliver three canister launchers in 2022.{{Cite web|last=GDC|date=2022-02-01|title=Kongsberg To Deliver Three Mk2 NASAMS Canisters Launcher To Australia|url=https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2022/02/02/kongsberg-to-deliver-three-mk2-nasams-canisters-launcher-to-australia/|access-date=2022-02-02|website=Global Defense Corp|language=en-US}}

In 2019, Qatar placed an order for AMRAAM-ER missiles as part of a NASAMS purchase.

On 1 July 2022, the United States through the Pentagon announced, as part of an $820 million military aid package to Ukraine, the delivery of NASAMS air defense systems through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.{{Cite web|title=US to send Ukraine advanced NASAMS air defense weapons in $820 million package|url=https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2022/07/01/us-to-send-ukraine-advanced-nasams-air-defense-weapons-in-820-million-package/|access-date=2022-06-01|website=Defense News|language=en-US}} A US defence official said the existing Ukrainian air defense systems are Soviet-type systems, so over time it will be harder to sustain them. This is part of updating Ukrainian air defence from a Soviet-era system to a modern one.{{Cite news |title=U.S. announces $820 million in Ukraine military aid, including missile systems |url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/u-s-announces-820-million-in-ukraine-military-aid-including-missile-systems |work=PBS Newshour |publisher=PBS |date=1 July 2022}} The systems being supplied may come from Norwegian stocks and may be retired units.{{cite web |last1=Newdick |first1=Thomas |title=Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Confirms NASAMS Air Defense System Transfer|url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ukraine-situation-report-u-s-confirms-nasams-air-defense-system-transfer |date=1 July 2022 |publisher=The Drive |access-date=2 July 2022}} Norway's minister of defence confirmed "Norway has previously contributed equipment and training to US donations of NASAMS to Ukraine. These donations have been highly valued and contributed to defeat missile attacks.[...]",{{Cite web |title= Norway provides Ukraine with NASAMS ground-based air defence system |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/nettsak-miw/id2966031/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=regjeringen.no}} which confirms the rumors of Norways part in the donations.

On 29 July 2022, the US DoD disclosed that it had started the formal process of acquiring two NASAMS batteries of six launchers each for Ukraine.{{cite web|url=https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2022/08/01/nasams-air-defense-will-face-russian-aircraft-for-the-first-time/| title= NASAMS air defense will face Russian aircraft for the first time|publisher=bulgarianmilitary.com |author1=Boyko Nikolov |date=1 August 2022|access-date=3 August 2022}} On 24 August 2022, the US DoD announced that it would provide six additional NASAMS units "with additional munitions" to Ukraine under the USAI.{{Cite web |title=Nearly $3 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine |url=https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3138105/nearly-3-billion-in-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ |access-date=2022-08-24 |website=U.S. Department of Defense |language=en-US}} The Pentagon said in late September 2022 that the NASAMS would start to be delivered in "two months or so".{{Cite news |last=Stewart |first=Phil |title=U.S. has not yet delivered NASAMS air defenses to Ukraine -Pentagon |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us-has-not-yet-delivered-nasams-air-defenses-ukraine-pentagon-2022-09-27/ |date=2022-09-27 |access-date=2022-09-28 |work=Reuters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928065117/https://www.reuters.com/world/us-has-not-yet-delivered-nasams-air-defenses-ukraine-pentagon-2022-09-27/ |archive-date=2022-09-28}}

The initial NASAMS batteries for Ukraine arrived in early November 2022.{{Cite web |title=NASAMS, Aspide sytems[sic] already in Ukraine - defense chief |date=7 November 2022 |url=https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3609332-nasams-aspide-sytems-already-in-ukraine-defense-chief.html}} The Pentagon stated that NASAMS had a 100% success rate during the Russian missile strikes on 15 November 2022. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy disclosed that the system shot down 10 missiles out of 10 targeted.{{cite web|title=NASAMS air defense system have 100% success rate in Ukraine- Pentagon chief|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/nasams-air-defense-system-have-100-success-rate-ukraine-pentagon-chief-2022-11-16/|date=16 November 2022|access-date=16 November 2022|website=Reuters|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116154418/https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/nasams-air-defense-system-have-100-success-rate-ukraine-pentagon-chief-2022-11-16/|archive-date=16 November 2022|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Зеленський про системи NASAMS: Із 10 пусків було 10 влучань|url=https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-ato/3615309-zelenskij-pro-sistemi-nasams-iz-10-puskiv-bulo-10-vlucan.html|language=uk|trans-title=Zelenskyy about NASAMS systems: there were 10 hits out of 10 launches|date=15 November 2022|access-date=16 November 2022|website=Ukrinform}} The US government has been trying to obtain more NASAMS from Middle Eastern countries, as manufacturing a new system from scratch with current production rates may take two years. According to Raytheon CEO Gregory J. Hayes, the systems obtained from the Middle Eastern countries would later be replaced by the new ones. However, Hayes denied that these Middle Eastern countries would have to wait 2 years to obtain new NASAMS: "Just because it takes 24 months to build, it doesn’t mean it’s going to take 24 months to get in [the] country."{{cite news| title=U.S. looks to shift air defense systems from Middle East to Ukraine, Raytheon chief says|author=LEE HUDSON|newspaper=Politico | date=1 December 2022 | access-date=3 December 2022| url=https://www.politico.com/news/2022/12/01/raytheon-air-defense-ukraine-middle-east-00071687}}

In March 2023, Norway announced the donation of two complete NASAMS firing units to Ukraine, in collaboration with the United States. This decision was part of the Nansen Programme, under which Norway allocates NOK 15 billion annually from 2023 to 2027, with half of the 2023 funds designated for military assistance. The contribution aimed to bolster Ukraine's defense against missile attacks amid ongoing conflicts. These two NASAMS systems are in addition to the two units provided by the United States in the fall of 2022.

In April 2023, the Ukrainian Air Force said that NASAMS have destroyed more than 100 enemy missiles and drones.{{cite web |title=Over 100 enemy targets downed by NASAMS, Air Force says |url=https://english.nv.ua/nation/over-100-enemy-targets-downed-by-nasams-air-force-says-50316641.html |publisher=The New Voice of Ukraine |access-date=10 April 2023}}

In December 2023, Norway announced the donation of additional NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine, valued at NOK 335 million. To expedite delivery, some systems will be provided from Norway's existing stockpiles, while others will be procured from the defense industry for future transfer.{{Cite web |title= Norway donates additional air defence systems to Ukraine |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/noreg-donerer-meir-luftvern-til-ukraina/id3018411/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=regjeringen.no}} In addition to this package, the Ministry of Defence decided to order eight NASAMS launchers and four fire direction centers to Ukraine directly from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace valued at NOK 12,5 billion.{{Cite web |title= Noreg vil kjøpe luftvern for 12,5 milliardar – berre nok til å forsvare to flybasar, meiner ekspert |url=https://www.nrk.no/mr/regjeringa-vil-kjope-luftvern-for-12_5-milliardar-_-nok-til-a-forsvare-orlandet-og-evenes-1.16659483 |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=nrk.no}} This will match the quantity of Norway's previous contributions of NASAMS systems. Norway's total contribution to Ukraine's air defense to 16 launchers and eight fire direction centers, with the exact contents from the latest NOK 335 million donation unspecified.

On February 26, 2024, the first Ukrainian NASAMS launcher was destroyed by Russian forces in Zaporizhzhia.{{cite web |url= https://www.kyivpost.com/post/28757 |title= Ukraine Depleting Best Air-Defense Missiles By Downing Russian Fighter and Command Aircraft - Forbes |date=2024-02-28|publisher= The Kyiv Post}} As of 27 March 2024, at least 2 NASAMS launchers were destroyed by Russian forces.{{Cite web |last=Oryx |title=Attack On Europe: Documenting Ukrainian Equipment Losses During The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine |url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/attack-on-europe-documenting-ukrainian.html |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=Oryx}}

On 27 February 2024, Raytheon successfully test fired an AMRAAM-ER from a NASAMS for the first time.{{cite web |url= https://defence-blog.com/raytheon-completes-first-flight-test-for-new-amraam-er/?amp |title= Raytheon completes first flight test for new AMRAAM-ER |author= Colton Jones |date=2024-02-28|publisher= defence-blog}}

On 28 February 2024, the Kyiv Post claimed that the Ukrainian Air Force had downed 10 Russian warplanes in just ten days including Sukhoi Su-34, Sukhoi Su-35 and one Beriev A-50.{{cite web |url= https://www.kyivpost.com/post/28757 |title= Ukraine Depleting Best Air-Defense Missiles By Downing Russian Fighter and Command Aircraft - Forbes |author= Julia Struck |date=2024-12-03|publisher= kyivpost}}

In December 2024, Norway announced the deployment of NASAMS air defense systems to Poland to safeguard the airspace above Rzeszów Airport, a vital logistics hub for coordinating military aid to Ukraine.{{Cite web |title= Norway contributes F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defence to Poland |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norge-bidrar-med-f-35-kampfly-og-nasams-luftvern-til-polen/id3077494/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=regjeringen.no}} The NASAMS air defence systems and Norwegian F-35 fighter jets will support this mission, which is set to commence in early December 2024 and continue until Easter 2025. This deployment underscores NASAMS' role in international defense collaborations and its operational significance within NATO frameworks. "Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the value of air defence, and the Norwegian contribution in Poland is highly appreciated. We are doing this primarily for Ukraine and Poland, but it also shows that we stand by our commitments within NATO", says Defence Minister Gram.

In February 2025, the Norwegian Armed Forces announced that NASAMS had shot down 900 missiles and drones over Ukraine, with a hit rate of 94%. Of the approximately 900 air threats that NASAMS has neutralized since November 2022, almost 60% were cruise missiles, such as the Kh-101, Kh-555, Kalibr, Iskander-K, Kh-59, and Kh-69.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-24 |title=Tok statslederne en risiko ved å samles i Kyiv? Nå letter Luftforsvaret på sløret. |url=https://www.aftenposten.no/verden/i/QMWGJP/lovpriser-norsk-luftvern-i-ukraina-det-er-et-svaert-svaert-hoeyt-tall |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=www.aftenposten.no |language=nb}}

On 27 April, 2025, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that NASAMS, operated by a unit led by Kyrylo Peretiatko, intercepted 11 Russian cruise missiles in an operation lasting under two minutes. The unit has destroyed over 150 aerial targets to date, primarily cruise missiles. The NASAMS system detected and engaged the targets with rapid launches, noted for its record-setting reloading and efficiency, according to Peretiatko.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-27 |title=Ukrainian NASAMS Crew Take Down 11 Russian Missiles in Just Two Minutes |url=https://united24media.com/latest-news/ukrainian-nasams-crew-take-down-11-russian-missiles-in-just-two-minutes-7911 |access-date=2025-04-28 |website=UNITED24 Media |language=en}}

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NASAMS has been exported to the United States, with the NASAMS 2 upgrade having been exported to Finland, the Netherlands, Spain, Oman, and Chile.{{cite web | title=Rapid Fire: 2010-06-22 | publisher=Defense Industry Daily | year=2010 | url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/Rapid-Fire-2010-06-22-06442/ | access-date=2010-06-25}}[http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/dutch-order-nasamsslamraam-air-defense-systems-02861/ Dutch Order NASAMS-SLAMRAAM Air Defense Systems] (2006-12-08)

There were 13 official operators as of September 2022. Kongsberg stated that NASAMS was in operational use in Norway, Spain, the United States, the Netherlands, Finland, Oman, Lithuania, Indonesia and "one undisclosed customer". The system is in production for Australia, Qatar, Hungary, and Ukraine. The NASAMS is in use with both armies and air forces around the world in addition to Poland, Greece, and Turkey operate the Kongsberg Command and Control solution for various weapon systems.{{cite web|url=https://www.kongsberg.com/globalassets/kongsberg-defence--aerospace/2.-what-we-do/1.3-defence--security/intergrated-air-and-missile-defence/luftvern-final_september-2022_web.pdf|title=NASAMS Air Defence System|publisher=Kongsberg|date=September 2022}}{{rp|10}}

;{{Flag|Australia}} (6 NASAMS-3 fire units)

:Contract for NASAMS-3 signed in March 2017, valued at A$2.5 billion.{{cite web |last1=LaPorta |first1=James |date=8 November 2017 |title=Raytheon, Australia ink first deal for ground-based air defense system |url=https://www.upi.com/Raytheon-Australia-ink-first-deal-for-ground-based-air-defense-system/7441510153227 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171117122655/https://www.upi.com/Raytheon-Australia-ink-first-deal-for-ground-based-air-defense-system/7441510153227/ |archive-date=17 November 2017 |access-date=25 March 2019 |website=UPI}} The system will be locally-assembled by Raytheon Australia and will replace RBS-70 systems in service.{{cite web |last1=Kerr |first1=Julian |date=25 March 2019 |title=Australian NASAMS to integrate locally designed active phased-array radars |url=https://www.janes.com/article/87420/australian-nasams-to-integrate-locally-designed-active-phased-array-radars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325201422/https://www.janes.com/article/87420/australian-nasams-to-integrate-locally-designed-active-phased-array-radars |archive-date=25 March 2019 |access-date=25 March 2019 |website=Jane's 360 |location=Sydney}} Australia received its first launchers in 2022.{{cite web |date=7 June 2022 |title=First NASAMS Mk2 cannister launchers arrive in Australia |url=https://adbr.com.au/first-nasams-mk2-cannister-launchers-arrive-in-australia/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930123922/https://adbr.com.au/first-nasams-mk2-cannister-launchers-arrive-in-australia/ |archive-date=30 September 2022 |access-date=30 September 2022 |website=Australian Defence Business Review}}

:The contract consists of 2 batteries with 3 fire units each.{{Cite web |title=Project Data Summary Sheet1 |url=https://www.anao.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-02/Auditor-General_Report_2023-24_14_pdss_7.pdf}}

;{{Flag|Chile}} (NASAMS-2)

:Ordered in 2011.{{cite web |date=10 October 2011 |title=Чили получит норвежские зенитные комплексы NASAMS |url=https://lenta.ru/news/2011/10/10/nasams/ |access-date=30 July 2018 |website=lenta.ru |language=ru}}

;{{FIN}} (8 NASAMS-2 fire units)

:Finland selected the NASAMS-2 in 2009.{{cite web |date=29 April 2009 |title=Finland selects KONGSBERG/Raytheon air defence system |url=https://www.kongsberg.com/en/kog/news/2009/april/0429_nasams_finland/ |access-date=30 July 2018 |website=www.kongsberg.com}}{{cite web |title=NASAMS Air Defence System – brochure |url=https://www.kongsberg.com/~/media/KDS/Files/Products/Air%20Defense%20Systems/Brochures/NASAMS_September%202015_Screen_Small.ashx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314213138/https://www.kongsberg.com/~/media/KDS/Files/Products/Air%20Defense%20Systems/Brochures/NASAMS_September%202015_Screen_Small.ashx |archive-date=14 March 2017 |access-date=30 July 2018 |website=www.kongsberg.com}} Each of the 8 fire units consist of 3 launchers, a FDC by Kongsberg (Fire Distribution Centre) and a 3D targeting radar AN/MPQ-64F1 Improved Sentinel. The launchers are transported by the Sisu E13TP 8×8 and the MPC is based on a Sisu A2045 4×4.International Institute for Strategic Studies: The Military Balance 2015, p.89{{cite web |year=2009 |title=Ilmatorjunta |url=https://asiakas.kotisivukone.com/files/ilmatorjunta.com.kotisivukone.com/Lehdet/it0409.pdf |access-date=2023-08-11 |lang=fi}}{{cite web |last=Frisk |first=Corporal |date=2014-11-23 |title=A Ground-based Air Defence System for Finland |url=https://corporalfrisk.com/2014/11/23/a-ground-based-air-defence-system-for-finland/ |access-date=2022-06-05 |website=Corporal Frisk |language=en}}

:Additionally the battery has an electro-optical sensor vehicle, called MSP-600, which has a 3D-tracking Saphir-heat camera, ELEM laser distance measuring instrument that can measure up to 40 km, a Nedinsco camera for daytime use (10x magnification) and a GPS positioning device. It is built onto a Mercedes-Benz G-series utility vehicle. Built by Finnish Defence Power Systems.{{cite web |title=Puolustusvoimat - 04/2013 - Näköislehti |url=https://wp.tekniikanmaailma.fi/nakoislehti/lue/04-2013/puolustusvoimat-nasams-jarjestelma |website=wp.tekniikanmaailma.fi}}

;{{Flag|Hungary}} (7 NASAMS-3 fire units)

:7 fire units ordered in 2020 for a value of €410 million. On top of that, Hungary is to receive 180 AMRAAM missiles and 60 AMRAAM-ER (C7-C8). The estimate of the missiles cost if of USD $730 million.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-02 |title=Hungary boosts air defence with NASAMS system |url=https://defence-industry.eu/hungary-boosts-air-defence-capability-with-nasams-system/ |access-date=2025-05-28 |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Hungary selects Kongsberg and Raytheon Missiles & Defense for Medium Range Air Defense |url=https://www.kongsberg.com/newsroom/news-archive/20202/hungary-selects-kongsberg-and-raytheon-missiles--defense-for-medium-range-air-defense/ |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=www.kongsberg.com |language=en}}

:The first delivery of 2 fire units took place in November 2023, with the rest that was expected in 2024.

;{{Flag|Indonesia}} (2 NASAMS-2 fire units)

:Two NASAMS-2 fire units delivered and in service as of 2020.{{cite web |date=2020-11-16 |title=Indonesia receives, deploys first NASAMS 2 air defense system |url=https://www.asiapacificdefensejournal.com/2020/11/indonesia-receives-deploys-first-nasams_16.html |access-date=2021-01-29 |website=asiapacificdefensejournal.com}}

;{{Flag|Lithuania}} (at least 3 NASAMS-3 fire units)

:Two NASAMS-3 batteries delivered in 2020,{{cite web |last=Rupšys |first=Valdemaras |date=10 June 2020 |title=Military chief: Lithuanian air defence system reached a new level |url=https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/1196274/kariuomenes-vadas-lietuvos-oro-gynybos-sistema-pasieke-nauja-lygi |access-date=19 September 2022 |website=Lithuanian National Radio and Television}} each with four launchers, as a part of a $128 million deal.{{cite web |title=NASAMS III lands in Lithuania |url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/nasams-iii-lands-lithuania/ |date=30 October 2020 |access-date=27 June 2022 |website=Shephard Media |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630152728/https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/nasams-iii-lands-lithuania/ |archive-date=30 June 2022}} More systems for €200m and €234m were ordered in December 2023 and October 2024 respectively.{{cite web|title=Lithuania signs €200m deal on new NASAMS air defence system|url=https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2150279/lithuania-signs-eur200m-deal-on-new-nasams-air-defence-system|date=14 December 2023|access-date=14 December 2023|website=LRT}}{{cite web|title=Lithuania buys additional NASAMS air defence systems|url=https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2377111/lithuania-buys-additional-nasams-air-defence-systems|date=4 October 2024|access-date=4 October 2024|website=LRT}} Lithuania is known to have three systems, but the number of fire units and launchers is not disclosed.

;{{Flag|Netherlands}} (2 NASAMS-2 fire units in service, 6 NASAMS-3 fire units on order)

:Two fire units of the NASAMS-2 were ordered in 2006, each consisting of 1 fire-control center, 1 AN/MPQ-64M2 targeting radar, 3 launchers and a Hensoldt TRML-3D/32 search radar.{{cite web |date=7 October 2015 |title=Army Ground Based Air Defence System |url=https://www.defensie.nl/onderwerpen/materieel/bewapening/army-ground-based-air-defence-system-agbads |access-date=30 July 2018 |website=www.defensie.nl |language=nl}}{{cite web |date=6 December 2006 |title=Air defence contract with the Netherlands |url=https://www.ksat.no/en/kds/news/2006/december/1206airdefencecontractnetherlands/ |access-date=30 July 2018 |website=www.ksat.no}}

:Six NASAMS-3 fire units were ordered in October 2024, as part of the Dutch CITADEL air defence initiative. The new NASAMS 3 will be organised in 6 firing units consisting of 3 launchers, 1 Thales Ground Master 200 Multi Mission radar and 1 fire control vehicle.{{Cite web |last=Defensie |first=Ministerie van |date=2024-10-14 |title=Defensie bereidt zich voor op sterke verdediging tegen raketaanvallen - Nieuwsbericht - Defensie.nl |url=https://www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieuws/2024/10/14/defensie-bereidt-zich-voor-op-sterke-verdediging-tegen-raketaanvallen |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=www.defensie.nl |language=nl-NL}} On 21 November 2024 it was announced that a contract was signed for the delivery of the NASAMS-3 and NOMADS systems with AMRAAM-ER missiles.{{Cite web |author=Peter Felstead |date=27 November 2024 |title=Dutch order NASAMS and NOMADS air defence systems from Kongsberg |url=https://euro-sd.com/2024/11/major-news/41671/dutch-order-nasams-and-nomads/ |website=European Security & Defence}}{{cite web |author=Peter Felstead |date=14 June 2024 |title=AMRAAM-ER sale approved for Netherlands to upgrade its MRAD capabilities |url=https://euro-sd.com/2024/06/major-news/38723/dutch-amraam-er-sale-approved/ |website=European Security & Defence}}

;{{Flag|Norway}}

:NASAMS-2 and NASAMS-3. In May 2023 the Norwegian Government published FAF (Future acquisitions to the defence sector 2023-2030) which states the investment budget of 43 billion NOK to strengthen the ground-based air defence systems, focusing heavily on the existing NASAMS system. Including replacing the old MSAM missiles with new AIM-120C-8 Amraam missiles for the NASAMS launch systems.{{Cite web |title=Ny kontrakt på flere NASAMS-batterier |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/historisk-styrking-av-norsk-luftvern-ny-kontrakt-pa-flere-nasams-batterier/id3080123/ |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=regjeringen.no}}{{Cite web |title=Framtidige anskaffelser til forsvarssektoren (FAF) 2023–2030 |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/595f6354301a4d7b9d63ef1c8e486482/faf-2023-2030-norsk-versjon.pdf |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=regjeringen.no}} Two batteries and two simulators were ordered in December 2024.{{Cite web |title=Historisk styrking av norsk luftvern: Ny kontrakt på flere NASAMS-batterier |url=https://www.fma.no/aktuelt-og-media/2024/historisk-styrking-av-norsk-luftvern |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=Norsk |language=no}}

;{{Flag|Oman}} (NASAMS-2)

:Contract signed with Raytheon in January 2014 for the NASAMS-2, valued at USD $1.28 billion.{{Cite web |title=Oman receiving Raytheon-Kongsberg air defense system - UPI.com |url=https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2014/01/27/Oman-orders-NASAMS-air-defense-system/51911390846019/ |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=UPI |language=en}}

;{{Flag|Qatar}}

:The NASAMS fire units were ordered in 2019, making Qatar the 11th client.{{cite web |date=10 July 2019 |title=Qatar to become first AMRAAM-ER user |url=https://www.janes.com/article/89815/qatar-to-become-first-amraam-er-user |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190801190109/https://www.janes.com/article/89815/qatar-to-become-first-amraam-er-user |archive-date=2019-08-01 |access-date=11 July 2019 |website=janes.com |publisher=IHS Janes}} Qatar is the first country to procure AMRAAM-ER, the surface-to-air extended-range variant. A modification of the contract with Raytheon was made in 2020, and the total value of the contract amounted to USD $346.5 million.{{Cite web |title=Raytheon gains Qatar NASAMS contract modification {{!}} Shephard |url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/raytheon-gains-qatar-nasams-contract-modification/ |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=www.shephardmedia.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Citadel |first=By |title=NASAMS provides vital air defense for Qatar |url=https://centcomcitadel.com/en_GB/articles/ssc/features/2025/01/02/feature-02 |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=Citadel |language=en-GB}} It was used among others to protect the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

:The fire units are based on the UNIMOG platform.

;{{Flag|Spain}} (4 NASAMS-2 fire units)

:Four fire units NASAMS-2 acquired in 2003.{{cite web |title=Spanish Army Conducts Successful NASAMS Live-Fire Exercise |url=http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/99591/spanish-army-conducts-nasams-live_fire-exercise.html |access-date=30 July 2018 |website=www.defense-aerospace.com}}

:In 2025, a contract was signed to modernise the systems to the standard NASAMS-2+.{{Cite web |last=Defensa.com |date=2025-05-28 |title=SMS y Kongsberg reafirman su colaboración en misiles en españolas - Noticias Defensa España |url=https://www.defensa.com/espana/sms-kongsberg-reafirman-colaboracion-sistemas-misiles-para |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=Defensa.com |language=es}}

;{{Flag|Ukraine}} (17 NASAMS fire units)

:Ukraine has a total of 17 NASAMS systems with an additional two launchers donated by Lithuania.{{Cite web |title=Lithuania acquires NASAMS launchers for Ukraine |url=https://www.kongsberg.com/kda/news/news-archive/2023/lithuania-acquires-nasams-launchers-for-ukraine/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=www.kongsberg.com |language=en}} It has received 12 systems from the United States{{Cite web |title=U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine |url=https://www.state.gov/u-s-security-cooperation-with-ukraine/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=United States Department of State |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine |url=https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3463890/biden-administration-announces-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=U.S. Department of Defense |language=en-US}} and another from Canada in January 2023.{{Cite web |last=Defence |first=National |date=2024-11-22 |title=Canada’s donation of new air defence system arrives in Ukraine |url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/11/canadas-donation-of-new-air-defence-system-arrives-in-ukraine.html |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=www.canada.ca}}{{cite web |date=8 November 2022 |title=Ukraine hails new air defences, warns power situation 'tense' |url=https://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/ukraine-hails-new-air-defences-warns-power-situation-tense/news-story/27b6d6144b5872075b2d47deba6a5577 |access-date=8 November 2022}}{{cite tweet |number=1612904932054540300 |user=ZelenskyyUa |title=Dear @JustinTrudeau, your true leadership in standing for democracy and human rights has been vividly proven again. Thank you for helping us to protect our sky. NASAMS procured for us by Canada will be a strong shield for our cities and citizens. |author=Volodymyr Zelenskyy |date=10 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110201335/https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1612904932054540300 |archive-date=10 January 2023 |url-status=live}}{{cite news |last=Pugliese |first=David |date=10 January 2023 |title=Canada buys Ukraine $400M air-defence system that Canadian Army has been waiting for since 2012 |url=https://nationalpost.com/news/national/defence-watch/canada-buys-ukraine-400m-air-defence-system-canadian-army-still-waits-for-such-equipment/wcm/76e78f13-7ee3-4180-809a-623a0d9c5f7a |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230111042838/https://nationalpost.com/news/national/defence-watch/canada-buys-ukraine-400m-air-defence-system-canadian-army-still-waits-for-such-equipment/wcm/76e78f13-7ee3-4180-809a-623a0d9c5f7a |archive-date=2023-01-11 |access-date=2023-01-12 |website=nationalpost.com}}{{cite web |date=6 May 2022 |title=Canadian donations and military support to Ukraine |url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/campaigns/canadian-military-support-to-ukraine.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326023756/https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/campaigns/canadian-military-support-to-ukraine.html |archive-date=2023-03-26 |access-date=2023-04-03 |publisher=Canadian Department of National Defence}} It has also received four systems from Norway.{{Cite web |last=Bisht |first=Inder Singh |date=2023-03-13 |title=Norway to Send Two NASAMS Air Defense Systems to Ukraine |url=https://www.thedefensepost.com/2023/03/13/norway-nasams-air-defense-ukraine/ |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=The Defense Post |language=en-US}}{{cite web |title=UKRAINE – NATIONAL ADVANCED SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE SYSTEM (NASAMS) |url=https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/ukraine-national-advanced-surface-air-missile-system-nasams |access-date=2023-05-26}}

;{{Flag|United States}}

:Used with AN/TWQ-1 Avenger for additional protection to high-value targets and Washington, D.C.{{cite news |author=Marc Ambinder |date=2015-04-16 |title=The futuristic air defense system of Washington, D.C. was defeated by a postman |url=http://theweek.com/articles/549964/futuristic-air-defense-system-washington-dc-defeated-by-postman |access-date=2021-01-29 |work=The Week}}

;{{Flag|Belgium}}

:Plan to purchase the NASAMS-3 for its air defence on top of other investments.{{Cite web |date=2025-06-05 |title=Belgium to enhance air defence with NASAMS acquisition and major military investment |url=https://defence-industry.eu/belgium-to-enhance-air-defence-with-nasams-acquisition-and-major-military-investment/ |access-date=2025-06-05 |language=en}}

;{{Flag|Kuwait}}

:Requested to buy 63 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); 63 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles; 12 Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems – Low Volume Terminal (MIDS LVT) Block Upgrade 2; and 12 MIDS LVT Cryptographic Modules. Approved by U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Military Sale in October 2022.{{cite press release |title=Kuwait – National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), Medium Range Air Defense System (MRADS) |date=6 October 2022 |url=https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/kuwait-national-advanced-surface-air-missile-system-nasams-medium |website=Defense Security Cooperation Agency}}

;{{flag|Taiwan}} (3)

:The U.S. government agreed to let Taiwan buy NASAMS air defense missile systems, during the annual Monterey Talks security meeting between both sides in Annapolis in June 2022. Taiwan will be allowed to buy the latest variant of NASAMS, which can fire AIM-9X, AMRAAM, and AMRAAM-ER missiles.{{cite web |author=Zhu Ming |date=26 September 2022 |title=美國同意軍售Nasams防空系統 空軍重啟「天隼二號」力拚排入2024年預算 -- 上報 / 調查 |trans-title=U.S. agrees to sell NASAMS air defense system |url=https://www.upmedia.mg/news_info.php?Type=1&SerialNo=154980 |website=Up Media}} Taiwan decided to purchase "more than four Company" NASAMS systems, following the U.S. government's approval. The purchase will not be carried out until 2024, due to the demand on production capabilities for Ukraine.{{cite news |last=Panasovskyi |first=Maksim |date=1 October 2022 |title=Taiwan will buy NASAMS air defense systems to defend against China |url=https://gagadget.com/en/weapons/172996-taiwan-will-buy-nasams-air-defense-systems-to-defend-against-china/ |website=gagadget.com}} October 25, 2024, the United States government agreed to sell 3 NASAMS system and 123 AMRAAM-ER missiles to Taiwan.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-25 |title=Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System |url=https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-united-states-36 |website=Defense Security Cooperation Agency}} The U.S will deliver the first batch of NASAMS air defense system to the armed forces of Taiwan by late 2025.https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/01/15/the-united-states-is-expected-to-deliver-the-first-nasams-air-defense-system-to-the-armed-forces-of-taiwan-by-late-2025/https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6016839

;{{Flag|Romania}}

:€3.85 billion for 41 launchers, to be purchased in 2 phases. It is in competition against the IRIS-T SLM, the VL Mica from MBDA France, the Spyder from Rafael and the KM-SAM from Hanwha.{{Cite web |last=Defensa.com |date=2023-11-24 |title=Rumania se dotará de un sistema de defensa aérea por 3.850 millones - Noticias Defensa defensa.com OTAN y Europa |url=https://www.defensa.com/otan-y-europa/rumania-dotara-sistema-defensa-aerea-medio-corto-alcance-3-850 |access-date=2023-11-24 |website=Defensa.com |language=es}} It is to replace the S-75M3 and the MIM-23 Hawk (Phase IIIR) air defence systems.{{Cite web |title=Romania Launches $4.2 Billion Tender for Short- and Medium-range Air Defense Systems |url=https://mil.in.ua/en/news/romania-launches-4-2-billion-tender-for-short-and-medium-range-air-defense-systems/ |access-date=2023-11-24 |website=Militarnyi |language=en-US}}

;{{Flag|Slovakia}}

:Ministry of Defence of Slovak republic is now as of June 20, 2024 negotiating with Kongsberg Defence and Raytheon about procurement of NASAMS. While negotiating with other companies about potential procurement of different systems. For now the biggest competitors of NASAMS are SAMP/T from Aérospatiale and Barak 8 from Israel Aerospace Industries with another Israeli unspecified MRAD system. New MRADS will replace old Soviet 2K12 Kub medium-range systems. Slovakia should acquire 6 systems, with budget of €800 million.{{Cite web |last=Teraz.sk |date=2024-06-20 |title=Kaliňák: Vláda intenzívne rokuje o ponukách na protivzdušnú obranu |url=https://www.teraz.sk/slovensko/nrsr-kalinak-vlada-intenzivne-roku/803416-clanok.html |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=TERAZ.sk |language=sk}}{{Cite web |last=a.s |first=Petit Press |title=Ako je chránené slovenské nebo a sú ohrozené jadrové elektrárne? |url=https://komentare.sme.sk/c/23297705/ako-je-chranene-slovenske-nebo-a-su-ohrozene-jadrove-elektrarne.html |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=komentare.sme.sk |language=sk}}{{Cite web |date=2024-05-15 |title=Namiesto jednej batérie ich kúpime šesť. Kaliňák odletí do Izraela dohodnúť novú protivzdušnú obranu za 770 miliónov |url=https://spravy.pravda.sk/domace/clanok/709991-slovensko-kupi-protivzdusnu-obranu-od-izraela-kalinak-odleti-vyjednavat-o-zmluve-na-sest-baterii-systemu-barak/ |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=Pravda.sk |language=sk-SK}}

;{{Flag|India}}

:In 2018, India seriously considered acquiring NASAMS, but ultimately did not. The Indian Air Force said that it preferred to invest in the country's own multi-tiered Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) program.{{cite news |last=Tiwari |first=Sakshi |date=12 October 2022 |title=Once 'Rejected' By India, Ukraine To Get 'Game Changing' NASAMS From US; Will The Game Now Change For Ukraine? |url=https://eurasiantimes.com/once-rejected-by-india-ukraine-to-get-game-changing-nasams/ |newspaper=The EurAsian Times}}

;{{Flag|Estonia}} and {{Flag|Latvia}}

:In 2022, Latvia and Estonia signed a letter of intent on a joint purchase of medium-range air defense systems.{{cite web |date=2022-07-01 |title=Latvia and Estonia sign letter of intent on purchase of medium-range air defense systems |url=https://www.baltictimes.com/latvia_and_estonia_sign_letter_of_intent_on_purchase_of_medium-range_air_defense_systems/ |access-date=2022-09-23 |newspaper=The Baltic Times}} NASAMS was considered as a likely candidate. In May 2023, the Latvian and Estonian governments announced the decision to jointly procure the IRIS-T SLM systems.{{cite web |date=21 May 2023 |title=Estonia, Latvia plan joint purchase of German medium-range IRIS-T air defense systems |url=https://apnews.com/article/estonia-latvia-germany-air-defense-iris-t-4bc62a9ed8fdc30015d22edb23270db2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522094057/https://apnews.com/article/estonia-latvia-germany-air-defense-iris-t-4bc62a9ed8fdc30015d22edb23270db2 |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=29 December 2023 |website=AP News |language=en}}

;{{flag|Switzerland}}

:Bid for Bodluv MR Programme launched in April 2024. Armasuisse requested an offer to Kongsberg / Raytheon for a medium range air defence system (NASAMS or MGBAD), MBDA is in competition against Diehl (with a variant of the IRIS-T SL) and MBDA (with the CAMM, CAMM-ER or MICA-VL).{{Cite web |last=PK |date=2024-04-30 |title=Demande d'offre pour le futur système sol-air de moyenne portée ! |url=https://www.avianews.ch/post/demande-d-offre-pour-le-futur-syst%C3%A8me-sol-air-de-moyenne-port%C3%A9e |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=Avia news |language=fr}}{{Cite web |title=Offertanfrage an die Herstellerfirmen von Bodluv-Systemen mittlerer Reichweite übergeben |url=https://www.news.admin.ch/de/nsb?id=100856 |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=www.admin.ch}}
Programme information: tender launched 30 April 2024, offer to be provided by July 2024, decision expected in the third quarter 2024 and the financing and order is planned with the armament program 2025. Note: "ESSI participation doesn't preclude the system choice."
As of July 2024, Kongsberg / Raytheon and MBDA made the decision to not submit an offer for the Bodluv MR Programme. Diehl therefore won the tender with the IRIS-T SLM. Armasuisse will now enter in negotiation for the purchase of the system.{{Cite web |title=Medium-range ground-based air defence – Kongsberg and MBDA will not submit offers |url=https://www.ar.admin.ch/en/nsb?id=101767}}

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• {{lwc|Hisar (missile family)|HİSAR}}
• {{lwc|KM-SAM}}
• {{lwc|Multi-Mission Launcher}}
• {{lwc|Sky Dragon 50}}
• {{lwc|Type 03 Chū-SAM}}
• {{lwc|SPYDER}}
• {{lwc|MICA (missile)|VL MICA}}
• {{lwc|VL-SRSAM}}
• {{lwc |QRSAM}}

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• [https://www.kongsberg.com/no/kda/what-we-do/defence-and-security/integrated-air-and-missile-defence/nasams-air-defence-system/ Kongsberg.com NASAMS page]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20090927040223/http://www.mil.no/multimedia/archive/00042/Royal_Norwegian_Air__42203a.jpg Royal Norwegian Air Force Air and Missile Defence Team Page 1]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20090927040222/http://www.mil.no/multimedia/archive/00042/Royal_Norwegian_Air__42204a.jpg Royal Norwegian Air Force Air and Missile Defence Team Page 2]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20051111052205/http://www.mil.no/luft/start/RNoAF/ Royal Norwegian Air Force Home Page]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20090927040225/http://www.mil.no/multimedia/archive/00052/Norwegian_Advanced_S_52098a.doc NASAMS II (fact sheet {{in lang|no}})]
• [http://www.yle.fi/uutiset/news/2009/04/government_buying_radar_and_missile_system_worth_over_eur_500_million_713440.html Finland acquire NASAMS and radar system for 500 million eur April 28, 2009]

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