Interesting article, I wonder how much of it is wishful thinking/sales tactics by Raytheon and how much is actually true but what ever it is there is a lot to unpack from such a small article.
the programme has stalled in the past year with the RN undecided on whether to proceed with an interim solution or focus funding on other projects such as the MBDA Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW).
We kind of guess that but is that the first time we have seen it in print?
adding that 10% of the missile is already built in the country.
I didn't know that I wonder if the JSM is the same. Not going to hurt their chances.
Quick integration benefits NSM, citing the 15 months between USN contract award and deployment on a Littoral Combat Ship.
So Jan 2023 if all goes well, how does that line up with the Harpoon in service life extension and the FC/ASW program?
Currently, the UK requirement is only for a missile to equip its Type 23 frigates. However, Canada recently acquired the Naval Strike Missile for its Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) – a derivative of the UK's City-class Type 26 frigate. This could make future integration onto the Type 26 if required easier
Was this boxed launched? If so the ability to put it on the 26 and 31 once again wont hurt the missiles chances.