The U.S. and Denmark conducted an exercise using the launcher for SM-6 interceptors, which can shoot down ballistic missiles and strike land and sea targets
This week, the U.S. Navy conducted a joint exercise with the Danish Armed Forces. The purpose of the exercise was to provide convoy protection to enhance defence capabilities in the region.
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The exercise used a containerised Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) interceptor launcher. It was delivered to the island of Bornholm in the south-western Baltic Sea by a C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft.
This week, @USNavyEurope conducted convoy defence rehearsals with a modular, containerized SM-6 launcher in Bornholm, #Denmark???????? with our Danish Allies, increasing our collective defence capabilities in the region. #PresenceMatters #ReadyForces pic.twitter.com/CDHmwRkHbh
- U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet (@USNavyEurope) September 21, 2023
The SM-6 is capable of intercepting enemy ballistic missiles in the terminal phase of flight. At the same time, the SM-6 is a dual-purpose missile. In addition to surface-to-air operations, it can strike stationary targets on land and mobile targets at sea.
The containerised launcher option for the SM-6 increases the flexibility of the US Navy and allows for rapid deployment of the system. The exercise was a reaffirmation of Denmark's strategically important role in maintaining regional security.
Source: @USNavyEurope.
