Ukraine may have incorporated the NSM missile into its arsenal, image suggests

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Ukraine may have incorporated the NSM missile into its arsenal, image suggests
Ukraine may have incorporated the NSM missile into its arsenal, image suggests (X @front_ukrainian)

Ukraine may have incorporated the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) anti-ship missile into its arsenal for the first time, after an image shared on social media showed a land-based launcher for the system during a visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the country’s Naval Forces Command.

The details of the equipment match the launchers used by Poland, indicating that the transfer of the weapon may have been completed.

Ukraine may have incorporated the NSM missile into its arsenal, image suggests (X @front_ukrainian)
Ukraine may have incorporated the NSM missile into its arsenal, image suggests (X @front_ukrainian)

Considered one of the most modern anti-ship missiles in operation, the NSM has a range of more than 300 kilometers, stealth technology, an advanced guidance system, and the ability to perform evasive maneuvers in the final phase of flight. If its entry into service is confirmed, the weapon will significantly increase Ukraine’s coastal defense capability, joining the Harpoon, RBS-15, and Neptune missiles. The number of systems delivered, however, has not yet been revealed.

Ukraine may have incorporated the NSM missile into its arsenal, image suggests (X @front_ukrainian)
Ukraine may have incorporated the NSM missile into its arsenal, image suggests (X @front_ukrainian)

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Ukraine has managed to drastically reduce the activity of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. One of the most significant episodes occurred in April 2022, when the cruiser Moskva, the fleet’s flagship, was sunk in an attack attributed to Neptune missiles. From that moment on, Russian vessels began operating increasingly farther from the Ukrainian coast.

Even after withdrawing to bases in Crimea and later to Novorossiysk, Russian ships continue to face attacks with long-range missiles and aerial, naval, and underwater drones. With the possible arrival of the NSM, Ukraine further expands its deterrence power in the Black Sea, increasing pressure on the Russian fleet and consolidating its coastal defense strategy.

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Source: Naval News | Photo: X @front_ukrainian | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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