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Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗦: 𝗡ati𝗢nal 𝗠aneuver 𝗔ir 𝗗efence 𝗦ystem, has been developed following a 2019 contract with the @FMateriell (🇳🇴) to fulfill a mobile, short range air defense requirement for the Army. 6 vehicles were ordered with 3 already delivered & successfully tested.
2/21
𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗦: 𝗡ati𝗢nal 𝗠aneuver 𝗔ir 𝗗efence 𝗦ystem, has been developed following a 2019 contract with the @FMateriell (🇳🇴) to fulfill a mobile, short range air defense requirement for the Army. 6 vehicles were ordered with 3 already delivered & successfully tested.
2/21
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Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
NOMADS is actually a vehicle agnostic module and accompanying Command & Control (C2) suite. While Norway operates it (and Kongsberg markets it) on a FFG (🇩🇪) ACSV G5, any vehicle that meets the dimensional & payload requirements could theoretically mount it.
3/21
NOMADS is actually a vehicle agnostic module and accompanying Command & Control (C2) suite. While Norway operates it (and Kongsberg markets it) on a FFG (🇩🇪) ACSV G5, any vehicle that meets the dimensional & payload requirements could theoretically mount it.
3/21
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
The module is comprised of 2 launch canisters, each fitting 2 missiles, and a AESA 3D Radar from Weibel Scientific (🇩🇰). Mounted on the superstructure, there is also a Remote Weapon Station with day/night & thermal cameras, and a laser range finder.
4/21
The module is comprised of 2 launch canisters, each fitting 2 missiles, and a AESA 3D Radar from Weibel Scientific (🇩🇰). Mounted on the superstructure, there is also a Remote Weapon Station with day/night & thermal cameras, and a laser range finder.
4/21
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
NOMADS had been developed to fire Diehl Defence's (🇩🇪) IRIS-T air to air missile, just like Dieh's own IRIS-T SLS. While the tests the Norwegian Armed Forces successfully conducted this past summer were with the IRIS-T, NOMADS will actually use a different missile.
5/21
NOMADS had been developed to fire Diehl Defence's (🇩🇪) IRIS-T air to air missile, just like Dieh's own IRIS-T SLS. While the tests the Norwegian Armed Forces successfully conducted this past summer were with the IRIS-T, NOMADS will actually use a different missile.
5/21
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Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
Due to Diehl's IRIS-T production being almost entirely dedicated to Ukraine, the Norwegian Army & Kongsberg have opted to switch the primary effector to Raytheon's AIM-9X-II Sidewinder. AIM-9X-II is of course already integrated with NASAMS 3, which simplifies sustainment.
6/21
Due to Diehl's IRIS-T production being almost entirely dedicated to Ukraine, the Norwegian Army & Kongsberg have opted to switch the primary effector to Raytheon's AIM-9X-II Sidewinder. AIM-9X-II is of course already integrated with NASAMS 3, which simplifies sustainment.
6/21
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
As I have previously reported, last year the US Navy put Raytheon on contract to increase the maximum production capacity of AIM-9X-II from 1400 to 2500. Further to that, @audrey_decker9 reported last week that Raytheon will hit that target in 2025.
7/21
As I have previously reported, last year the US Navy put Raytheon on contract to increase the maximum production capacity of AIM-9X-II from 1400 to 2500. Further to that, @audrey_decker9 reported last week that Raytheon will hit that target in 2025.
7/21
Defense One
Raytheon hunting for another US supplier of solid rocket motors
As missile orders soar, a lack of engines is bottlenecking production.
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
This makes Sidewinder a much more suitable interceptor than IRIS-T, as Raytheon will have ample capacity to take on new orders from prospective NOMADS customers. It's unclear when Sidewinder will be fully integrated though.
8/21
This makes Sidewinder a much more suitable interceptor than IRIS-T, as Raytheon will have ample capacity to take on new orders from prospective NOMADS customers. It's unclear when Sidewinder will be fully integrated though.
8/21
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
.@FMateriell confirmed to me that the Army will not have Full Operational Capability until sometime between 2026 & 2028. This refers to their air defense units being fully mission capable though, not the technical maturity of NOMADS.
9/21
.@FMateriell confirmed to me that the Army will not have Full Operational Capability until sometime between 2026 & 2028. This refers to their air defense units being fully mission capable though, not the technical maturity of NOMADS.
9/21
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
Kongsberg has already announced that several unspecified NASAMS operators are expected to order NOMADS. The Norwegian Army intends to procure additional units for themselves as well, though these plans are not yet approved.
10/21
Kongsberg has already announced that several unspecified NASAMS operators are expected to order NOMADS. The Norwegian Army intends to procure additional units for themselves as well, though these plans are not yet approved.
10/21
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
NOMADS is fully integrated with NASAMS, and other NATO systems via Link 16. It's Command & Control systems are derived from Kongsberg's existing Fire Distribution Center. Kongsberg advertises NOMADS as a battalion & brigade echelon M-SHORAD asset; a complement to NASAMS.
11/21
NOMADS is fully integrated with NASAMS, and other NATO systems via Link 16. It's Command & Control systems are derived from Kongsberg's existing Fire Distribution Center. Kongsberg advertises NOMADS as a battalion & brigade echelon M-SHORAD asset; a complement to NASAMS.
11/21
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
NOMADS is capable of autonomous operations, and networked, with two or more vehicles operating together. The Link 16 integration, VHF & UHF communications and Identification Friend or Foe Mode 5 allow it to integrate with other systems to form a larger air defense network.
12/21
NOMADS is capable of autonomous operations, and networked, with two or more vehicles operating together. The Link 16 integration, VHF & UHF communications and Identification Friend or Foe Mode 5 allow it to integrate with other systems to form a larger air defense network.
12/21
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
NOMADS' autonomous operations capability is of course because of its integrated radar. This, combined with its missiles in a ready to fire configuration, make it a transporter launcher and radar (TLAR) vehicle, like the Russian 9K330 Tor.
13/21
NOMADS' autonomous operations capability is of course because of its integrated radar. This, combined with its missiles in a ready to fire configuration, make it a transporter launcher and radar (TLAR) vehicle, like the Russian 9K330 Tor.
13/21
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
The radar is a XENTA-M Series. Kongsberg advertises a detection range is excess of 50 km, which suggests that the M3 or M5 has been used. The XENTA-M is a dual search & track radar with 360 degree coverage. It is capable of detecting aircraft, cruise missiles & UAS.
14/21
The radar is a XENTA-M Series. Kongsberg advertises a detection range is excess of 50 km, which suggests that the M3 or M5 has been used. The XENTA-M is a dual search & track radar with 360 degree coverage. It is capable of detecting aircraft, cruise missiles & UAS.
14/21
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
The Remote Weapon Station is Kongsberg's PROTECTOR RS4. It mounts a .50 calibre heavy machine gun, and provides NOMADS with day/night & thermal cameras, and a laser range finder. There is also an optional RF Directional jammer for additional close-in defense against UAS.
15/21
The Remote Weapon Station is Kongsberg's PROTECTOR RS4. It mounts a .50 calibre heavy machine gun, and provides NOMADS with day/night & thermal cameras, and a laser range finder. There is also an optional RF Directional jammer for additional close-in defense against UAS.
15/21
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
Though few vehicles can boast up to 3 anti-air effectors in a relatively compact package, NOMADS still has some longing for additional firepower. Just 4 missiles is not a particularly impressive magazine depth; for comparison, the US Army's IFPC boasts 18 Sidewinders.
16/21
Though few vehicles can boast up to 3 anti-air effectors in a relatively compact package, NOMADS still has some longing for additional firepower. Just 4 missiles is not a particularly impressive magazine depth; for comparison, the US Army's IFPC boasts 18 Sidewinders.
16/21
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Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
Hartpunkt has reported that the Netherlands is interested in procuring up to 18 vehicles, however they are considering how the magazine depth can be increased to accommodate more missiles. The Dutch Armed Forces also intend to utilize the Sidewinder, rather than IRIS-T.
17/21
Hartpunkt has reported that the Netherlands is interested in procuring up to 18 vehicles, however they are considering how the magazine depth can be increased to accommodate more missiles. The Dutch Armed Forces also intend to utilize the Sidewinder, rather than IRIS-T.
17/21
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Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
Hartpunkt also adds that the German government is considering procuring NOMADS for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This could be a lone effort, or jointly financed with other European countries.
18/21
Hartpunkt also adds that the German government is considering procuring NOMADS for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This could be a lone effort, or jointly financed with other European countries.
18/21
hartpunkt - Monitor für Defense und Sicherheitspolitik
Kongsberg führt das mobile Luftverteidigungssystem NOMADS auf FFG-Fahrzeug ein
Der norwegische Rüstungskonzern Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace hat gestern auf der Messe Eurosatory in Paris die Markteinführung des National Manoeuvre Air Defence System (NOMADS) bekanntgegeben.
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
Ukraine certainly has a desperate need for additional air defense systems, especially ones that can help protect front line units, but the lack of magazine depth will be especially problematic there. If this can be overcome, NOMADS may have even more customers lining up.
19/21
Ukraine certainly has a desperate need for additional air defense systems, especially ones that can help protect front line units, but the lack of magazine depth will be especially problematic there. If this can be overcome, NOMADS may have even more customers lining up.
19/21
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Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
There is a definite lack of this class of vehicle in most NATO armies. The is significant opportunity, and NOMADS' modularity will be a major selling point for customers who want to utilize indigenous platforms. Kongsberg may have a winner here.
20/21
There is a definite lack of this class of vehicle in most NATO armies. The is significant opportunity, and NOMADS' modularity will be a major selling point for customers who want to utilize indigenous platforms. Kongsberg may have a winner here.
20/21
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Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
I've made this thread available in article format at @ArchivesDefense as well, so please do check that out. There are a couple of extra details in there too.
Thanks for reading!
https://defensearchives.de/news/kongsberg-unveils-new-nomads-air-defense-system/
21/21
I've made this thread available in article format at @ArchivesDefense as well, so please do check that out. There are a couple of extra details in there too.
Thanks for reading!
https://defensearchives.de/news/kongsberg-unveils-new-nomads-air-defense-system/
21/21
Defense Archives
Kongsberg unveils new NOMADS air defense system
Last month, Norway's Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace unveiled a new Mobile, Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) system. Making its debut at the Eurosatory defe
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
@Notabot132980: The US never divested from SHORAD, it was just deprioritized.
@Notabot132980: The US never divested from SHORAD, it was just deprioritized.