Modular Joint Strike Weapon
The Modular Joint Strike Weapon (Short: MJSW) is a family of different precision guided munitions as well as a weapons development program proceeded by the Government of Sannlibo, respictively the Sannlig Air Force and Sannsystems AB. The program as of now consists of fives different weapon types, which are available in different sizes and also contain different subvariants for more specialised fields.
Development
The development of the Modular Joint Strike Weapon began in 2010 and was reasoned by many factors. First, the Sannlig Air Force came to the realization that the currently used air-launched guided munitions were about to reach the end of their use span during the next two decades. The Flerbruksbombe 07 "Valkyrie" guidance kit for the Flerbruksbombe m/66 was also only seen as a stop-gap and interim solution for the next 20 years. Furtherly, it became clear that the current line-up of aireal munitions would likely be not compatible for the successor of the Sannsystems Falk. Instead of wating for off-the-shelf solutions, likely from international contractors, the sannlig government decided to develop the next generation of missile systems domestically.
The development was then kicked off in 2010 and the introduction into service was to be scheduled for the early 2020s. During the beginning of the development phase it was decided that the different types of air-to-surface munition should be developed in a single development program, by which the MJSW program was officially born. Sannsystems utilized parts of their license produced Dragefyr (Missile) and Flerbruksbombe m/66 models as well as new state-of-the-art avionics and electronics to develop the prototypes thew weapons family.
Flerbruksbombe 20 "Bifrøst"
| Flerbruksbombe 20 Bifrøst (Multi-Purpose Bomb 20, "Bifrost") | |
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| Type | General-purpose bomb |
| Place of origin |
 Sannlibo |
| Service history | |
| In service | since 2020 |
| Used by | Sannlig Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Designed | since 2010 |
| Manufacturer |
Sannsystems AB — S²Dynamics |
| Produced | since 2017 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | Variable |
| Diameter | Variable |
| Warhead | HE blast fragmentation (Standard) |
| Warhead weight | Varible |
Detonation mechanism |
Impact (Standard) Proximity, Delay, Point Detonating (Programmable) |
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Guidance system | Laser/INS/Satellite guidance |
Launch platform | Aircraft (Fixed Wing), MLRS-Platforms |
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The FbB 20 is the baseline variant of the MJSW-Program and uses a complete new frame which initially includes the guidance kit as well as the warhead. This frame is also build in a different shape, to minimalise the radar signature. Despite the new frame, much of the avionics, including the guidance kit, has been reused or adapted from the Flerbruksbombe 97 "Valkyrie" and Flerbruksbombe 07 "Dværgur". This also counts for the warhead, which, altough being adapted and modified to fit the frame, is the same as in the Flerbruksbombe 66.
The FbB 20 also comes in four different weight classes:
Bifrøst 125 (FbB 20/125): 125kg
Bifrøst 250 (FbB 20/250): 250kg
Bifrøst 500 (FbB 20/500): 500kg
Bifrøst 1000 (FbB 20/1000): 1000kg
Bifrøst SL
The Bifrøst SL is a variant of the Bifrøst 125, which is adapted to be used with the Missilkast 04 and other Multiple Launch Rocket Systems. The Missilkast 04 launch vehicles can acommendate two launch containers, of which each can be fitted with six Bifrøst SL Missiles. To be used as artillery missile it features a solid fuel rocket engine, namely the Raketmotoren 83. With the equipped engine and the further retrofits, Bifrøst SL can reach a range of up to 150km. Following this retrofit, Bifrøst also posseses the ability to be launched from naval assets via Jøtungard Dual-Missile Deck Launch Systems and the Ragnarøk Vertical launch system. Recently, all four size variants of the Bifrøst have been certified for the Surface Launched use along the Missilkast 04 as well as the Jøtungard and Ragnarøk naval launch systems.
Operators
- His Majesty's Armed Forces (Ringerike): The ringeriker forces aquired an undisclosed amount of Birfrøst MLRS missiles.
- Sannlig Land Forces: The Bifrøst SL is one of the main missiles of the Missilkast 04 MLRS-Platforms of the Sannlig Land Forces.
- Sannlig Air Force: All air-launched variants are in use with the Sannlig Air Force's JA-2000 Fighter Jets.
- Sannlig Sea Forces: SL-Variants will be used on the Eridlo Class Frigates, Corvettes and OSPVs are to be retrofitted in 2025
Flerbruksmissil 20 "Yggdrasil"
| Flerbruksmissil 20 Yggdrasil (Multi-Purpose Missile 20, "Yggdrasil") | |
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| Type | Air-to-surface missile |
| Place of origin |
Sannlibo |
| Service history | |
| In service | since 2020 |
| Used by | Sannlig Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Designed | since 2010 |
| Manufacturer |
Sannsystems AB — S²Dynamics |
| Produced | since 2017 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | Variable |
| Diameter | Variable |
| Warhead | HE blast fragmentation (Standard) |
| Warhead weight | Varible |
Detonation mechanism |
Impact (Standard) Proximity, Delay, Point Detonating (Programmable) |
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Guidance system | Laser/INS/Satellite guidance |
Launch platform | Aircraft, Naval Assets |
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The FbM 20 is basically a FbB 20 with an additional jet engine. It reuses the avionics and the warhead, as well as most parts of guidance kit and the frame, which have been adapted to acommendate the jet engine.
Unlike the FbB 20, the FbM 20 can also launched by helicopters like the AH-90 attack helicopter as well as the LUH-69 close support variant. Depending on the helicopter type either two or four Yggdrasil 125 can be carried. The integration into the AH-90 is planned to be performed from 2023 onwards. By that the aerial launched variants of the Panservernmissil 85LR and Panservernmissil 90 will be replaced by MJSW as well as the Panservernmissil 20. The integration on the LUH-69 was meanwhile archieved with the Full Operational Capability in 2021.
To fulfil specialised missions, further variants of this missile, like the "Elding" (Dedicated SEAD/DEAD Variant) and the "Njørd" (Dedicated Anti-Ship Variant) have been developed from this type. Also the cruise-missile "Gungnir" is based around this type.
Like the FbB 20, the FbM is produced in four different weight classes:
Yggdrasil 125 (FbM 20/125): 125kg
Yggdrasil 250 (FbM 20/250): 250kg
Yggdrasil 500 (FbM 20/500): 500kg
Yggdrasil 1000 (FbM 20/1000): 1000kg
Yggdrasil SL
The Yggdrasil SL is a variant of the Yggdrasil 125, which is adapted to be used with the Missilkast 04 and other Multiple Launch Rocket Systems. The Yggdrasil SL is like the Bifrøst SL retrofitted with the Raketmotoren 83, which brings the missile into the air. After its fuel expires, the engine falls off and the internal jet engine of the Yggdrasil ignites and brings the warhead into the target. By that, the range reaches aorund 200km. The surface launched variant also posseses the ability to be launched from naval assets via Jøtungard Dual-Missile Deck Launch Systems and the Ragnarøk Vertical launch system. Recently, all four size variants of the Yggdrasil have been certified for the Surface Launched use along the Missilkast 04 as well as the Jøtungard and Ragnarøk launch systems.
Operators
- Sannlig Land Forces: The Yggdrasil SL is one of the main missiles of the Missilkast 04 MLRS-Platforms of the Sannlig Land Forces.
- Sannlig Air Force: All air-launched variants are in use with the Sannlig Air Force's JA-2000 Fighter Jets.
- Sannlig Sea Forces: SL-Variants will be used on the Eridlo Class Frigates, Corvettes and OSPVs are to be retrofitted in 2025
Radarvernmissil 20 "Elding"
| Radarvernmissil 20 Elding (Anti-Radar Missile 20, "Blizzard") | |
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| Type | Air-to-surface anti-radar missile |
| Place of origin |
Sannlibo |
| Service history | |
| In service | since 2020 |
| Used by | Sannlig Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Designed | since 2010 |
| Manufacturer |
Sannsystems AB — S²Dynamics |
| Produced | since 2017 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | Variable |
| Diameter | Variable |
| Warhead | HE blast fragmentation (Standard) |
| Warhead weight | Varible |
Detonation mechanism |
Impact (Standard) Proximity, Delay, Point Detonating (Programmable) |
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Guidance system | Pre-programmed/passive radar seeker |
Launch platform | Aircraft |
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To replace the RvM.90 anti-radar missile with a domestic model, the RvM 20 was developed from the Yggdrasil. The RvM 20 is a 125kg missile, with a new guidance kit, which is pre-programmed and contains a radar-seeking guidance. Yet the guidance is assisted by a datalink and an intertial navigation system, to accomandate the guidance support of SIGINT-platforms, like the E-17E Nattøye. Aditionally the missile features a stand-in jamming system, to avoid detection by enemy radars.
Operators
- Sannlig Air Force: Both variants in use with the Sannlig Air Forces fighter jets.
Skipsvernmissil 20 "Njørd"
| Skipsvernmissil 20 Njørd (Anti-Ship Missile 20, "Njord") | |
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| Type | Anti-ship missile |
| Place of origin |
Sannlibo |
| Service history | |
| In service | since 2020 |
| Used by | Sannlig Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Designed | since 2010 |
| Manufacturer |
Sannsystems AB — S²Dynamics |
| Produced | since 2017 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | Variable |
| Diameter | Variable |
| Warhead | HE blast fragmentation (Standard) |
| Warhead weight | Varible |
Detonation mechanism |
Impact (Standard) Proximity, Delay, Point Detonating (Programmable) |
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Guidance system | Laser/INS/Satellite guidance |
Launch platform | Aircraft, Naval Assets |
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The SvM 20 is also derived from the FbM 20 and features mostly similar avionics and guidance, which only have been adapted to acommendate the different conditions of water surfaces. Also the ability of sea-skimming has been added to the missile, while the warhead stayed the same. The missile is available in the same sizes as the Yggdrasil.
The SvM 20 can also launched by helicopters like the AH-90 or the LUH-69. Depending on the helicopter type, either one of the two weight classes can be carried. The helicopter-launched variant is primarly in use with the Republic's Navy. The Land Forces' helicopters could use the missiles, but this option has not been considered yet.
The weight classes are as following:
Njørd 125 (SvM 20/125): 125kg
Njørd 250 (SvM 20/250): 250kg
Njørd 500 (SvM 20/500): 500kg
Njørd 1000 (SvM 20/1000): 1000kg
Njørd SL
The Njørd SL is like the Bifrøst SL and Yggdrasil SL retrofitted with the Raketmotoren 83, which brings the missile into the air. After its fuel expires, the engine falls off and the internal jet engine of the Yggdrasil ignites and brings the warhead into the target. By that, the range reaches aorund 200km. The surface launched variant is able to be launched to be launched from naval assets via Jøtungard Dual-Missile Deck Launch Systems and the Ragnarøk Vertical launch system on the sannlig frigates and corvettes. Recently, all four size variants of the Njørd have been certified for the Surface Launched use along the Missilkast 04, as coastal anti-ship artillery.
Operators
- Sannlig Air Force: All air-launched variants are in use with the Sannlig Air Force's JA-2000 Fighter Jets.
- Sannlig Sea Forces: SL-Variants will be used on the Eridlo Class Frigates, Corvettes and OSPVs are to be retrofitted in 2025
Kryssmissil 22 "Gungnir"
| Kryssmissil 22 Gungnir (Cruise Missile 22, "Gungnir") | |
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| Type | Cruise missile |
| Place of origin |
Sannlibo |
| Service history | |
| In service | since 2022 |
| Used by | Sannlig Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Designed | since 2013 |
| Manufacturer |
Sannsystems AB — S²Dynamics |
| Produced | since 2019 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 5.1m |
| Diameter | Variable |
| Warhead | Multistage penetration |
| Warhead weight | 450kg |
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Guidance system | INS/Satellite guidance |
Launch platform | Aircraft, Naval Assets, MLRS Platforms |
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The Gungnir is another specialised variant of the MJSW, developed as an air launched cruise missile and featuring and operational range of about 500km. The Gungnir is availabe in two different sizes, namely 1000kg and 500kg. It is based around the Yggdrasil 1000 and Yggdrasil 500, although it uses a larger engine and a different warhead.
Gungnir SL
The Gungnir SL (Surface-Launched) is a specialised surface-launched variant of the Gungnir, which is adapted to be used with the Missilkast 04 and other Multiple Launch Rocket Systems and also posseses the ability to be launched from naval assets via Jøtungard Dual-Missile Deck Launch Systems and the Ragnarøk Vertical launch system. Therefore it is outfitted with an additional solid-fuel rocket booster which brings the missile into the air. After its fuel expires, the engine falls off and the internal engine of the Gungnir ignites and brings the warhead into the target. It is as well availabe in the 1000kg and 500kg variants and features an operational range of about 500km, similarily to the baseline variant.
Operators
- Sannlig Land Forces: The Gungnir SL is used as long-range precision missile for the Missilkast 04 MLRS-Platforms of the Sannlig Land Forces.
- Sannlig Air Force: The baseline variants are used along the sannlig fighter jets.
- Sannlig Sea Forces: The SL variants will be used from the Vertial Launch Systems and the deck mounted Launch Canisters on the Eridlo Class Frigates, Corvettes and OSPVs are to be retrofitted in 2025.
- Royal Ringerike Air Force (Luftforsvaret): Operated from Ringeriker Combat Aircraft.
- Royal Ringerike Navy (Kongelig Marine): Operated from Ringeriker Surface and Sub-Surface Combatants.
- Ringerike Army (Ringerike Hær): Employed from the Missilkast 04.
Sjøkryssmissil 22 "Jøtunn"
| Sjøkryssmissil 22 Jøtunn (Sea Cruise Missile 22, "Jøtunn") | |
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| Type | Cruise missile |
| Place of origin |
Sannlibo |
| Service history | |
| In service | since 2022 |
| Used by | Sannlig Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Designed | since 2013 |
| Manufacturer |
Sannsystems AB — S²Dynamics |
| Produced | since 2019 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 5.1m |
| Diameter | Variable |
| Warhead | Multistage penetration |
| Warhead weight | 450kg |
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Guidance system | INS/Satellite guidance |
Launch platform | Aircraft, Naval Assets, MLRS Platforms |
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The Jøtunn is another specialised variant of the Gungnir, and features mostly similar avionics and guidance, which only have been adapted to acommendate the different conditions of water surfaces. Also the ability of sea-skimming has been added to the missile, while the warhead stayed the same. The missile is available in the same sizes as the Gungnir.
Jøtunn SL
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The Jøtunn SL (Surface-launched) is a surface-launched variant of the Jøtunn, retrofitted with a rocket engine which brings the missile into the air. After its fuel expires, the engine falls off and the internal engine of the Jøtunn ignites and brings the warhead into the target. Like the Gungnir SL, it is able to be launched from naval assets via Jøtungard Dual-Missile Deck Launch Systems and the Ragnarøk Vertical launch system on the sannlig frigates and corvettes. Recently, both size variants of the Jøtunn have been certified for the Surface Launched use along the Missilkast 04, as coastal anti-ship artillery.
Operators
- Sannlig Air Force: The baseline variants are used along the sannlig fighter jets.
- Sannlig Sea Forces: The SL variants will be used from the Vertial Launch Systems and the deck mounted Launch Canisters on the Eridlo Class Frigates, Corvettes and OSPVs are to be retrofitted in 2025.
- Royal Ringerike Air Force (Luftforsvaret): Operated from Ringeriker Combat Aircraft
- Royal Ringerike Navy (Kongelig Marine): Operated from Ringeriker Surface Combatants as well as by Land Based Anti-Shipping Systems.