Denmark Acquires 'Naval Strike Missiles (NSM)' from Norway to Replace Harpoon Systems on Iver Huitfeldt-Class Frigates
Denmark is replacing Harpoon missiles with Norway’s Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) on Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates in a 2.1 billion NOK deal led by DALO and supplied by Kongsberg. The upgrade boosts NATO interoperability and Danish naval strike power.
In a bilateral defense agreement, the Danish Ministry of Defence has finalized a procurement deal with Norway for the acquisition of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM), marking a significant upgrade to Denmark’s naval strike capabilities. The deal, valued at 2.1 billion Norwegian kroner (approximately 180 million euros), will replace the aging Harpoon missile systems currently currently in use on Denmark’s Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates.
Procurement Through Strategic Partnership between DALO, FMA & Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
The acquisition is being conducted through a government-to-government framework, with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) leading the procurement and the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (FMA) acting as facilitator. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Norway's leading defense contractor, will serve as the prime supplier of the advanced missile system.
About the Kongsberg NSM Naval Strike Missile (NSM)
The NSM is a state-of-the-art, fifth-generation anti-ship and land-attack missile developed by Kongsberg in partnership with MBDA. Weighing 407 kg, the missile carries a 125 kg high-explosive warhead and boasts a strike range exceeding 180 kilometers. Designed for precision, stealth, and survivability, the NSM employs advanced target recognition and terrain-following capabilities to evade enemy defenses and accurately engage maritime and coastal targets.
Already fielded by several NATO allies including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Poland, as well as Indo-Pacific partners like Japan and Australia, the NSM has rapidly become a cornerstone of modern naval arsenals across allied nations.