Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu) has joined the Australian Made Campaign, which ensures the company can carry the green and gold kangaroo on its locally produced Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launcher systems.
Managing Director John Fry said the move highlights KDAu’s growing role in Kongsberg's Global Supply Chain, and confirms its commitment to local manufacturing.
“The Australian Made logo reflects the skills and capability of our local industry. We are proud that worldclass Defence capability is being built right here in Australia, for both the Australia Defence Force and our international partners," Fry said.
Kongsberg Defence Australia has been manufacturing the NSM launchers utilising numerous Australian made components, which are being built and tested in its production and maintenance facility in Mawson Lakes, South Australia.
The Australian Made Campaign’s Chief Executive, Ben Lazzaro is encouraged to have KDAu become a licensee.
“Australia is a leader in the technology, defence and advanced manufacturing space, so it is no surprise that Kongsberg Defence Australia has chosen to manufacture in Australia. Australia’s ability to manufacture products to high standards makes it a clear choice for the growing Defence manufacturing sector," Lazzaro stated.
The launcher canisters are supplied by advanced composite manufacturing company, Aerobond Defence, and complex precision machined components for the launcher are manufactured by QPE Advanced Machining, both based in Adelaide.
The launcher frame and rail assemblies are provided by Victoria-based Marand, with other machined components manufactured by another local Victorian company.
This has marked the first time NSM launchers have been produced outside Europe and the United States, with the first export order for Australian Made NSM Launchers already secured for European customers.
In August 2025, it was announced that KDAu had secured two export deals to see missile launchers and command and control consoles made in South Australia exported to Europe.