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Monday, November 28, 2011

Navy fires missiles off the Norwegian coast


On 15 November, during the international exercise Nordic Archer 2011 near Norway, the Dutch frigate HNLMS Tromp fired two anti-aircraft missiles at a practice target.

The Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) is used to protect ships from attacking aircraft or missiles.

During Nordic Archer 2011, matters such as planning, amphibious operations and traditional military skills were practised.

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