Norwegian defense and space systems provider Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured a $194.3 million contract from Denmark to deliver Naval Strike Missiles for the Danish naval force. The acquisition forms part of the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation’s effort to equip its Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates with NSM missiles and equipment.
The transaction was organized between DALO and its counterpart, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency, to accelerate the procurement process.
NSM is a flexible system that can be launched from various platforms. Its airframe design and high thrust-to-weight ratio allow greater maneuverability.
“This government-to-government agreement with Norway is a prime example of an efficient way to procure equipment quickly and smartly,” said Lt. Gen. Per Pugholm Olsen, commanding general of DALO. “The missiles are a state-of-the-art replacement for the Harpoons that have served their purpose in Ukraine, and with this acquisition, we are significantly strengthening the Royal Danish Navy’s combat capability in a key area.”
With the order, Denmark became the 14th nation to use the Kongsberg Defence-made missiles, which also serve the navies of Malaysia, Canada and the United States.