Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) announced Thursday that it has signed a €500 million contract with the Danish government to supply the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), providing Denmark with one of the world’s most advanced air-defence capabilities.
“With this procurement Denmark will significantly enhance the country’s operational capabilities and the ability to effectively combat modern air threats, and furthermore strengthen the overall NASAMS air defence presence in the Nordic region,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
The NASAMS architecture integrates Raytheon radars and advanced missile types with KONGSBERG’s Fire Distribution Center and multi-missile launchers. Beyond the standard AMRAAM missile, NASAMS can employ AMRAAM-Extended Range and AIM-9X Sidewinder interceptors, offering both long- and short-range protection.
“The Danish selection underscores NASAMS’ position as the world-leading mobile medium-range integrated air-defence solution for NATO allies,” said Kjetil R. Myhra, Executive Vice President for Defence Systems at KONGSBERG.
NASAMS’ modular and open architecture allows continuous upgrades, enabling adaptation to new threats and future mission requirements—including long-range air defence and anti-tactical ballistic missile roles within the NASAMS framework.
With this acquisition, Denmark becomes the 14th NASAMS user nation and the eighth within NATO.
