# Danish frigates fired missiles during Norwegian exercise Mjølner

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- Published: 2026-05-28 · Updated: 2026-11-05
- Type: News brief · Section: Maritime · Country: denmark
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- Primary source: https://www.forsvaret.dk/en/news/2026/angrebet-af-fly-missiler-droner-og-ubade---skarp-missiltraning-i-det-nordlige-norge/
- Tags: iver huitfeldt, absalon, danish defence, exercise mjølner, sm-2, evolved sea sparrow missile, norwegian armed forces, german armed forces, nato

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

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](https://www.forsvaret.dk/en/news/2026/angrebet-af-fly-missiler-droner-og-ubade---skarp-missiltraning-i-det-nordlige-norge/), 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.

## FAQ

**Which 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.

**Which countries took part in Exercise Mjølner off northern Norway?**

Exercise Mjølner was conducted with vessels from Denmark, Norway and Germany in the waters off northern Norway. The Danish frigates Iver Huitfeldt and Absalon took part together with allied forces. According to the article, the exercise is held every other year. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**What did the simulated threat during the exercise consist of?**

The crews faced simulated attacks from aircraft, missiles, drones, fast-attack craft and submarines. According to Thomas Stig Rasmussen, commander of the 2nd Squadron, the crews did not know exactly which threats they would face. He said this provided the most realistic weapons training available in peacetime. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

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