Royal Danish Navy
Denmark's navy, founded in 1510; arming its frigates with Saab Trackfire guns against drones.
Denmark's procurement agency FMI said on 15 October 2026 it will buy 26 Saab Trackfire remote weapon stations for the navy without competition, so its frigates can engage flying and small sailing drones.
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Denmark's procurement agency FMI gave notice on 15 October 2026 that it will buy 26 Saab Trackfire remote weapon stations for the Royal Danish Navy without competition. The order is valued at 334m Danish kroner, just under €45m, with up to 20 years of support. FMI said the navy needs them "as quickly as possible", in particular so the frigates can engage flying and smaller sailing drones.
The navy dates its founding to 1510 and has about 3,400 personnel plus conscripts, with main bases at Frederikshavn and Korsør. Its frontline surface ships include the Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates; Iver Huitfeldt served in the Red Sea under Operation Prosperity Guardian from January to April 2024.
The Trackfire buy is one of a run of Danish direct awards against drones. In September 2026 FMI bought €13.3m of anti-drone shotguns without competition.
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