Deployed in 2019, it adds capability to fire AIM-9X Sidewinder, and AMRAAM-ER missiles, and introduces mobile air-liftable launchers.

As originally envisioned, NASAMS would replace two Nike Hercules facilities in defending Norway's southern air bases, where it would act in conjunction with F-16s in providing a layered defense.

[9] The integrated air defense battle management command and control system, based on KS500F computers and the KMC9000 control console with two color CRT displays, was first developed for the Norwegian Adapted Hawk (NOAH) program,[10] an upgrade to the MIM-23B Improved Hawk semi-active radar head, surface-to-air missile system.

[citation needed] The upgraded NOAH would still engage only one target per launcher pad, which was insufficient to counter the emerging threat of massive firing of cruise missiles.

RNoAF ordered further development of a distributed, network-centric air defense system with multiple launchers and radars.

[14] The Improved Sentinel radar has a broader frequency spectrum, variable rotation speed, and increased capacity to detect and follow targets.

[14] Each command post includes two color displays with a task-based common tactical operation control (CTOC) interface.

[19] NASAMS 3 comes with an updated Fire Distribution Center station, an "ADX" console that has ergonomic control surfaces and three 30" flat-panel displays.

[2] The extended range missile will have greater ability to take down fast flying and hard-maneuvering targets.

A new short-range 'Mobile Ground Based Air Defense System' configuration had been developed for initial deployment with Brigade Nord of the Norwegian Army.

[33][34][35][36] In June 2019, Australia ordered a locally made version of NASAMS 3, with CEA tactical (CEATAC) and towed CEA operational (CEAOPS) AESA radars, High Mobility Launchers and radar carried on Hawkei PMV vehicles instead of HMMWV, and Fire Distribution Center shelters produced at the Raytheon Australia's facility at Mawson Lakes.

[38][39][40] In March 2022, Raytheon demonstrated that the High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) can be paired with NASAMS to destroy a swarm of drone targets.

A report has described NASAMS as "extremely well suited to Ukraine because of the massive numbers of missiles that NATO and allies can supply, specifically for the air defence system.

[44] For example the UK government has offered to donate "[h]undreds of additional air defence missiles" including the AMRAAMs.

On 29 July 2022, the US DoD disclosed that it had started the formal process of acquiring two NASAMS batteries of six launchers each for Ukraine.

[64][65] The US government has been trying to obtain more NASAMS from Middle Eastern countries, as manufacturing a new system from scratch with current production rates may take two years.

[59] This decision was part of the Nansen Programme, under which Norway allocates NOK 15 billion annually from 2023 to 2027, with half of the 2023 funds designated for military assistance.

[67] In December 2023, Norway announced the donation of additional NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine, valued at NOK 335 million.

To expedite delivery, some systems will be provided from Norway's existing stockpiles, while others will be procured from the defense industry for future transfer.

Norway's total contribution to Ukraine's air defense to 16 launchers and eight fire direction centers, with the exact contents from the latest NOK 335 million donation unspecified.

[73] In December 2024, Norway announced the deployment of NASAMS air defense systems to Poland to safeguard the airspace above Rzeszów Airport, a vital logistics hub for coordinating military aid to Ukraine.

[74] The NASAMS air defence systems and Norwegian F-35 fighter jets will support this mission, which is set to commence in early December 2024 and continue until Easter 2025.

This deployment underscores NASAMS' role in international defense collaborations and its operational significance within NATO frameworks.

"Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the value of air defence, and the Norwegian contribution in Poland is highly appreciated.

The NASAMS is in use with both armies and air forces around the world in addition to Poland, Greece, and Turkey operate the Kongsberg Command and Control solution for various weapon systems.