Danish frigates fired missiles during Norwegian exercise Mjølner

The Danish frigates Iver Huitfeldt and Absalon took part in the live-fire exercise Mjølner in northern Norway together with Norway and Germany.

The Editorial Team · under Editor-in-Chief Jacob WollheimDenmark28 May 2026Updated 14 min agoOriginal Source

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The Danish frigates Iver Huitfeldt and Absalon took part in exercise Mjølner off northern Norway together with vessels from Norway and Germany. According to the Danish Defence, Iver Huitfeldt fired SM2 missiles and Absalon fired Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles.

The crews faced simulated attacks from aircraft, missiles, drones, fast-attack craft and submarines. The exercise is held every two years and also involved artillery systems of 127, 76 and 35 mm calibre.

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01Which missiles did the Danish frigates fire during Exercise Mjølner?

Iver Huitfeldt fired SM2-type missiles, while Absalon fired Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles. The exercise also included artillery systems of 127 mm, 76 mm and 35 mm calibres. According to the Danish Defence, the exercise provided realistic weapons training in a tactical scenario. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

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