Ship profile
Esbern Snare
HDMS F342 - Denmark - Absalon Class Frigate
Key facts
Country
Denmark
Class
Absalon Class Frigate
Type
Guided Missile Frigate
Status
active
Current ops
Port visit - Trondheim
Latest public position
Area
Trondheim
Updated
2026-05-15T12:49:18Z
Public summary
The Absalon class combines frigate armament with a flexible support-ship design built around mission space, StanFlex modules and aviation facilities. Harpoon, ESSM, gun armament, sonar, torpedoes and MH-60R helicopter operations give the ships credible escort and ASW utility, while the flexible deck and support capacity allow command, transport and expeditionary tasks. The class is valuable because it bridges combatant, support and maritime-security roles in a small navy.
Current operations
Activity
Port Visit
Location
Trondheim
Started
2026-05-15
Expected until
-
port call - Trondheim
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