NSM Range Extension

Abstract

As the primary offensive munition in the Marine Corps Ground Based Anti-Ship Missile (GBASM) capability, improving the capability of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) is a Force Design priority central to the Marine Corps' contribution to the Naval Expeditionary Force's (NEF) surface warfare campaign. The NSM includes the missile, booster, shipping/launch container, flight software and associated items. The goal is to double the range of the current NSM missile over the next five years. Incremental range improvements may be implemented earlier in the production baseline as they complete testing. In FY 2025, Project 6640 will begin development of range extension improvements to the NSM baseline missile. This project will include design, development and test of NSM improvements, separate from Project 6637 which provides for improvements to the ground-based launcher and equipment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2025
Source ID
6640_0605514M_4_1319_PB_2025

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  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

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