# U.S. Marine Corps Awards Naval Strike Missile Contract

The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a sole-source contract valued up to **$404.4 million** on September 25, 2026, for full-rate production and support of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launchers and fire control systems. This contract supports the NMESIS program, which integrates these long-range anti-ship missile systems on mobile launch platforms, enhancing the Marine Corps' maritime strike capabilities. Work will be performed primarily in Kongsberg, Norway, and Johnstown, Pennsylvania, through 2034. Additional related contracts include a $50.3 million modification for launcher missile modules and a May 2026 delivery order for ROGUE-Fires vehicles, manufactured by Oshkosh Defense, supporting the NMESIS platform.

- **Why this matters:** This contract signals continued investment in advanced anti-ship missile capabilities by the Marine Corps, emphasizing the importance of integrated mobile launch systems for naval strike operations.
- Procurement professionals should note the involvement of international and domestic production partners, including Kongsberg (prime contractor), Raytheon (U.S. production partner), and Oshkosh Defense (subcontractor for launch vehicles), highlighting opportunities across allied and U.S. defense industrial bases.
- The long-term production timeline through 2034 indicates sustained demand for missile launchers and support services, relevant for contractors specializing in missile systems, fire control, and vehicle integration.
- Organizations should consider the strategic importance of the NMESIS program in future solicitations and potential subcontracting opportunities related to missile launcher production and mobile platform integration.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Marine Corps
- U.S. Department of War
- U.S. Navy

### Vendors
- Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (prime contractor)
- Oshkosh Defense (subcontractor (ROGUE-Fires vehicle manufacturer))
- Raytheon (U.S. production partner)

### Sources
- [U.S. Marine Corps buys more anti-ship missile launchers](https://defence-blog.com/u-s-marine-corps-buys-more-anti-ship-missile-launchers) - The Defence Blog