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Royal Navy Launches New Missile in Historic Test

9/27/2025

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The Royal Navy test-fired Naval Strike Missile (NSM) from HMS Somerset during Exercise AEGIR 25 in Norway.
This was NSM's debut launch from a British warship, expanding long-range capabilities.
The NSM replaces Harpoon, with a 200 km range and the ability to target ships or land.
The test involved Norwegian and Polish forces, with Defence Minister Luke Pollard stressing maritime security.

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The Royal Navy test-fired Naval Strike Missile (NSM) from HMS Somerset during Exercise AEGIR 25 in Norway.
This was NSM's debut launch from a British warship, expanding long-range capabilities.
The NSM replaces Harpoon, with a 200 km range and the ability to target ships or land.
The test involved Norwegian and Polish forces, with Defence Minister Luke Pollard stressing maritime security.