Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) has finalised an agreement to supply the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and related equipment to Denmark, in a deal valued at Nkr2.1bn ($193.28m).
It is a government-to-government sale between Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) and the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (FMA), the company stated.
Denmark is providing the financial backing and KDA is responsible for delivering the system.
The contract was signed following an announcement in February 2025, by the Danish Ministry.
DALO is tasked with procuring the NSM missiles and equipment for the Royal Danish Navy’s Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates, replacing the Harpoon missiles.
The Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates, constructed by Odense Steel Shipyard, were commissioned between 2012 and 2013, succeeding the Niels Juel corvette class.
The latest agreement includes the missiles, ship-based equipment, training, and logistical support provided by KDA. Delivery of these systems is scheduled to occur from 2025 to 2030.
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace president Eirik Lie said: “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.”
The NSM, which has a length of 3.96 metres (m) and a weight of 407kg, is capable of being launched from various platforms and can engage targets both at sea and on land.
Featuring autonomous target recognition (ATR) technology, the NSM’s seeker is designed to ensure accurate detection, recognition, and engagement of the correct target.
Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency director Gro Jære said: “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.”
With this acquisition, Denmark becomes the 14th nation to choose the Naval Strike Missile, joining a list of users that includes Norway, Poland, Malaysia, Germany and the US Navy and Marine Corps, among others.
