NASAMS

For anyone else who missed the memo, the earliest reference I can find to NASAMS expanding to "National _" instead of "Norwegian _" is a Raytheon press release from 16 June 2013
 

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Well I do know that Japan is considering the Thales Hawkei as one of its two options for the replacement of their Komatsu 4×4 Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs) which will be done in partnership with Mitsubishi and there is the Land 19 NASAMS variant already underway, so perhaps...

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The sale of NASAMS to Taiwan has been approved so how will it help Taiwan, from Defense Updates:


Taiwan is poised to become the latest buyer of the battle-tested National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) following U.S. approval for its sale. The acquisition of this system would significantly enhance Taiwan's air defense capabilities as it seeks to counter the increasingly sophisticated threat posed by Chinese aircraft, missiles, and drones.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced last week that the State Department had approved the potential sale of the NASAMS package to Taiwan. The deal could be worth as much as $1.16 billion.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how the U.S. made NASAMS could help Taiwan thwart Chinese aggression ?
Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:44 PROPOSED DEAL
03:13 NASAMS OVERVIEW
04:22 NASAMS CAPABLITIES
07:46 ANALYSIS
 
Here's a video concerning Norway's $405 million AMRAAM-ER deal approved by the US in August 2024:


Norway just raised the stakes in air defense with its $405 million purchase of the AMRAAM-ER missile, approved by the U.S. in August 2024. This game-changing upgrade, boasting 50% more range and 70% higher altitude, powers up Norway’s NASAMS and F-35A fleet to counter drones, fighters, and cruise missiles—especially in the tense High North near Russia. From the first successful test in February 2025 to its role in NATO’s northern strategy, we dive into what this means for Norway, its allies, and the Arctic’s security future. Plus, discover how Norway’s tech edge outshines Sweden and Finland, and why it’s sending NASAMS to Ukraine. Hit play to see how the AMRAAM-ER is redefining the skies!
 

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