
GALLERY: Launch of an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) from the Norwegian frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen during Formidable Shield 2021. (Photo: Thomas Stangnes/the Norwegian Navy) >

Live-fire of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) at Andøya in May 2024, carried out by the air defense battalion at Evenes air station, Northern Norway. This system has short to medium range and was developed by Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace in Norway and Raytheon in the US. (Photo: Fabian Helmersen/the Norwegian Armed forces) >

The first test launch with National Maneuver Air Defense System (NOMADS) at Andøya in the spring of 2024. This system has a short range and is specially designed for the Norwegian Army by Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace. (Photo: Ole-Sverre Haugli/the Norwegian Armed Forces) >

Demonstration of the firepower of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) at Andøya during Formidable Shield 2023. This system delivers long-range precision fire and was developed by American Lockheed Martin. (Photo: Emma Grey/the US Marine Corps)