Australia to test StrikeMaster coastal defence system with NSM missiles mounted on Bushmaster vehicle

Australia is strengthening its defence strategy with the integration of the StrikeMaster missile system, developed in partnership with Kongsberg and Thales. The system, mounted on the Bushmaster vehicle, features the precision-guided Naval Strike Missile (NSM), capable of engaging both land and maritime targets at over 250 kilometres. The Australian Army aims to enhance its coastal defence capabilities in response to growing regional security threats, especially from China. The StrikeMaster, part of Project LAND 8113, offers a cost-effective alternative to the U.S. HIMARS system. This article explores Australia’s defence strategy, long-range strike systems, and the future of the NSM in enhancing military capabilities.

Photo: The StrikeMaster mounted on top of the domestically produced Bushmaster vehicle. (Supplied: Thales)