The US has approved a potential foreign military sale to Bulgaria valued at $620 million for a Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System and related equipment.
The deal, expected to last up to five years, includes tactical Naval Strike Missiles and three Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System – Joint Tactical Radio Systems for real-time battlefield communication.
Moreover, the proposed sale includes mobile fire control centers and mobile missile launch vehicles, both of which are equipped with integrated communications systems.
Additional components cover GPS receivers, operator trainer consoles, and equipment for missile transport and loading.
Integration services, along with technical assistance from both the US government and the manufacturer, are also part of the agreement.
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, based in Norway, has been designated as the primary contractor.
Implementation of the sale will require the temporary deployment of three to five personnel from the US government and contractors to Bulgaria.
Washington emphasized that the sale advances US foreign policy objectives by strengthening Sofia’s defense capabilities as a key NATO ally.
It will also improve the European nation’s deterrence and interoperability with US and NATO forces.
Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System
Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System is a ground-based system designed specifically for coastal defense.
It features a network-centric architecture that allows for multiple simultaneous target engagements and over-the-horizon targeting.
The system also includes missile launch units equipped with canister-protected Naval Strike Missiles.
Its main components include a Fire Control Center (FCC), which controls missile launches and coordinates battle operations through integrated command, control, communications, and information systems.
A network of up to four FCCs forms a single maritime picture, enhancing situational awareness through real-time data sharing.
Each FCC can be authorized to launch up to 12 missiles, either targeting multiple threats individually or concentrating all missiles on a single target.
