Denmark orders $580 million air defence system from Kongsberg

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Norway's Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace said on Thursday it had won a 500 million euro ($580 million) order from Denmark for its National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS).

"With this procurement Denmark will significantly enhance the country's operational capabilities and the ability to effectively combat modern air threats," Kongsberg said.

It did not give a time frame for delivery.

Denmark in September said it plans to buy European-made air defence systems for some $9 billion, including from Norway, citing a challenging security situation.

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(Reporting by Anna Ringstrom, editing by Terje Solsvik)