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Saab Launches New Generation of Anti-Ship Missile System RBS15 Gungnir

Swedish aircraft and defense systems manufacturer Saab is launching a new generation of the anti-ship missile system RBS15 Gungnir, with a new missile featuring an increased range of over 300 kilometers and a highly advanced target seeker that enables targeting of any objective under any circumstances. The new system continues the tradition of strong and autonomous capabilities of the RBS15 missile family while utilizing a design that meets future defense requirements.

The Baltic Sea coast has laid the foundation for the development of the RBS15 missile family, designed for the most demanding areas and customers. The very environment in which the missile was developed already presents countless threats, but conflict scenarios are variable. Therefore, armed forces need to develop their capabilities, and RBS15 Gungnir provides the appropriate solution.

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“RBS15 Gungnir is offered in both configurations, for launch from the air and from the ground, providing enhanced capabilities compared to other missile systems available on the market. With a new increased range of over 300 kilometers and a highly advanced target seeker, the new missile allows for targeting any objective under any circumstances,” emphasized Görgen Johansson, Senior Vice President and Head of the Dynamics Division at Saab.

The option to target from the air as well as from land and sea enables coordinated attacks with multiple projectiles against a wide spectrum of maritime and land targets, thereby increasing flexibility and mission success.

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While RBS15 Mk3 provides the capabilities that armed forces need today, RBS15 Gungnir also integrates the existing RBS15 infrastructure to meet future defense requirements. The system is backward compatible, thus an investment in Mk3 opens the possibility for a smooth transition to Gungnir tomorrow.

The new generation of development and production program for the RBS15 anti-ship missile was first agreed upon in March 2017 with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). The new generation of the RBS15 system is named Gungnir. The value of the contract from March 2017 was 3.2 billion Swedish kronor (SEK), with delivery expected during the period from 2017 to 2026. Additional missile production was agreed upon with FMV in April 2017 for 500 million Swedish kronor, with delivery expected to begin in the mid-2020s.

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The RBS15 missile family is jointly produced by Saab and Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, and is used by various navies, coastal artillery forces, and armed forces in Sweden, Finland, Germany, Poland, Croatia, Thailand, and one other country.

The name Gungnir originates from Scandinavian mythology and refers to the spear of the Norwegian god Odin, which never missed its target. RBS15 Gungnir is the name of the system, while the air launch configuration is referred to as RBS15 Mk4 air.

RBS15 Gungnir was first presented at the Farnborough International Airshow in 2018.