Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has entered into a contract to supply the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) along with associated equipment to Denmark in a deal worth NOK 2.1 billion.
The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) is in the process of procuring NSM missiles and associated equipment for its Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates. This expedited acquisition is being conducted as a government-to-government (G2G) transaction between DALO and the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (FMA).
“We are pleased to welcome Denmark to the group of countries that have selected the NSM, underpinning its position as the anti-ship missile of choice for Nato navies,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
With this deal Denmark has become the 14th country to select the NSM, joining the navies of Norway, Poland, Malaysia, Germany, the United States (Navy and Marine Corp), Romania, Canada, Australia, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium and Latvia.
“This government-to-government agreement with Norway is a prime example of an efficient way to procure equipment quickly and smartly. 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,” said Lieutenant General Per Pugholm Olsen, Commanding General of DALO.
“We were tasked to carry out this sale earlier this winter, and have successfully concluded the agreement in record time. This helps Denmark gain access to modern missiles from the Norwegian defence industry and demonstrates our ability to efficiently facilitate such agreements with our international partners,” said Gro Jære, Director of the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency.
The NSM is a weapon system that can be deployed from multiple platforms to engage various targets on both land and sea. Its airframe design, combined with a high thrust-to-weight ratio, provides the NSM with remarkable manoeuvrability. The missile operates entirely passively, demonstrating outstanding sea-skimming abilities, and its sophisticated terminal manoeuvres enable it to evade enemy air defences effectively. The Autonomous Target Recognition (ATR) feature of the seeker guarantees accurate detection, recognition, and engagement of the intended target.
