Ukraine Reveals Secret Harpoon System and New NSM Missile in Coastal Defense Showcase
Ukraine publicly displayed its American-supplied Harpoon coastal missile launcher for the first time during President Zelenskyy’s visit to the Odesa region, ending four years of secrecy. The event also confirmed first-time deployment of Norway’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM), alongside Swedish RBS-15 and domestic Neptune systems. These weapons have sunk Russian vessels, including the Moskva, and forced the Black Sea Fleet to retreat to Novorossiysk, marking a significant boost in Ukraine’s anti-ship capabilities.
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Naval Strike Missile Appears in Ukrainian Service for the First Time
A photo of a truck-based Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launcher surfaced on social media after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Command of the Naval Forces of Ukraine. The Norwegian-built NSM anti-ship cruise missile, identifiable by its distinct canister shape and markings, is now the most advanced anti-ship missile in Ukraine's arsenal. It has a range of over 300 km and features stealth capabilities and advanced terminal maneuvering. The delivery likely came through Poland, which operates the only NSM-based coastal defense system in Europe. NSM joins Harpoon, RBS-15, and Ukrainian Neptune missiles for coastal defense, though the exact quantity of systems received is unknown. The article also reviews Ukraine's ongoing campaign against the Russian Black Sea Fleet, which has been forced to retreat from Crimea to Novorossiysk due to sustained Ukrainian strikes.
Naval NewsNaval Strike Missile Appears in Ukrainian Service for the First Time
A photo surfaced on social media showing a truck-based launcher for the Norwegian-built Naval Strike Missile (NSM) in Ukrainian service, following President Zelenskyy's visit to the Command of the Naval Forces of Ukraine. The NSM launcher was identified by distinctive rounded top corners and circular markings on the missile canisters, matching Kongsberg imagery of Polish coastal defense systems. The NSM, with a range over 300 km, advanced terminal maneuvering, stealth features, and a modern seeker, becomes Ukraine's most advanced anti-ship missile, joining Danish Harpoon, Swedish RBS-15, and Ukrainian Neptune systems. Delivery likely came through Poland, which operates the only European NSM coastal defense system. The article notes Ukraine's success in forcing the Russian Black Sea Fleet to retreat to Novorossiysk through a combination of missile and drone strikes, though exact quantities of NSM systems received remain unknown.
Naval NewsNaval Strike Missile Appears in Ukrainian Service for the First Time
A photo surfaced on social media showing a truck-based launcher for the Norwegian-built Naval Strike Missile (NSM) in Ukrainian service, following President Zelenskyy's visit to the Command of the Naval Forces of Ukraine. The launcher was identified by distinctive canister markings matching those of Polish and Kongsberg systems. The NSM, with a range over 300 km, advanced terminal maneuvering, and stealth features, becomes Ukraine's most advanced anti-ship missile, joining Harpoon, RBS-15, and Neptune systems. Delivery likely came through Poland, which operates the only European NSM coastal defense system. The article also reviews Ukraine's ongoing campaign against the Russian Black Sea Fleet, which has been forced to retreat to Novorossiysk due to sustained Ukrainian strikes.
Naval NewsUkraine Reveals Secret Harpoon Coastal Defense System for First Time
Ukraine publicly displayed its American-supplied Harpoon coastal defense missile launcher for the first time during a visit by President Volodymyr Zelensky to the Odesa region. The truck-mounted system, received secretly from the United States and Denmark in 2022, had been deliberately kept hidden from cameras for four years. The display also included Ukraine's domestically produced Neptune missile system, Norway's Naval Strike Missile (NSM), and Sweden's RBS-15 (Gungir) anti-ship systems. Ukrainian officials confirmed the Harpoon system helped sink at least two Russian vessels in the Black Sea. The NSM display marked the first official confirmation of its delivery to Ukraine, while the RBS-15 was used to destroy a Russian-held drilling platform in April 2026. The Neptune system was credited with sinking the Russian flagship Moskva in 2022.
The Defence Blog – Military and Defense NewsUkraine reveals secret Harpoon coastal defense system for first time
Ukraine publicly displayed its American-supplied Harpoon coastal missile launcher for the first time during a visit by President Zelensky to the Odesa region. The system, received secretly from the US and Denmark in 2022, had been kept hidden from cameras for four years. The display also included Ukraine's domestically built Neptune missile system, Norway's Naval Strike Missile (NSM), and Sweden's RBS-15 (Gungir) anti-ship systems. Pentagon officials confirmed the Harpoon helped sink at least two Russian vessels in the Black Sea. The NSM's presence marked the first official confirmation of its delivery to Ukraine. The RBS-15 was used in April 2026 to destroy a Russian-held drilling platform. The showcase highlighted Ukraine's growing coastal defense arsenal and its integration of Western and domestic anti-ship weapons.
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