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Germany Approves $6.5 Billion Joint Strike Missile Deal

6/5/2025

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Germany's parliament has greenlit a significant deal to acquire Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for its F-35 fleet, totaling around NOK 6.5 billion. This landmark agreement, brokered with Norway, positions Germany as the fifth nation to embrace the JSM, with contract signing expected by mid-2025.

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Germany's parliament has greenlit a significant deal to acquire Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for its F-35 fleet, totaling around NOK 6.5 billion. This landmark agreement, brokered with Norway, positions Germany as the fifth nation to embrace the JSM, with contract signing expected by mid-2025.