
The first installation of the Raytheon [RTN] – Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile (NSM) as the Over-the-Horizon (OTH) missile will be on an Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) starting in fiscal year 2020, a Navy spokesperson told Defense Daily.Following installation, initial operating capability (IOC) for the OTH is planned for FY ’21.The spokesperson said this initial award covers five OTH weapon system (WS) shipsets while all LCSs and the eventual FFG(X) future frigate are planned to receive the OTH-WS.On Thursday, the…