# Norway and Denmark Home Guard military exercises

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/norway-and-denmark-home-guard-military-exercises
> Updated: 2026-09-17T05:40:36.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Home Guard units in Norway and Denmark are conducting large-scale military exercises focused on urban defense and the protection of critical infrastructure. 

In Norway, the ‘Exercise Capital 2026’ involves nearly 5,000 soldiers from the Oslo and Akershus districts. The training aims to prepare forces to protect the population and essential societal functions, with soldiers utilizing public transportation and conducting foot patrols.

In Denmark, the Home Guard has initiated several major operations. The ‘Absalon Springer’ exercise, held from September 18 to 20, involved 1,500 volunteers training on Zealand, Lolland-Falster, and Bornholm to monitor and protect critical infrastructure. This was followed by the ‘Activation Exercise Blåtand’ scheduled for October 1 to 4. Described as the largest exercise for the organization since 2016, Blåtand deploys thousands of volunteer soldiers across 40 cities in Jutland and Funen. This regional exercise includes participation from Swedish soldiers and focuses on rapid response during crises, with citizens likely to encounter armed patrols and military vehicles in urban environments.

## Claims

- The Home Guard is conducting Activation Exercise Blåtand from October 1 to 4. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Thousands of volunteer soldiers will participate in more than 40 cities across Jutland, Funen, and associated islands. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Swedish soldiers are participating in the Blåtand exercise. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Absalon Springer exercise involves 1,500 volunteer soldiers training on Zealand, Lolland-Falster, and Bornholm from September 18 to 20. (single source)
- Soldiers are training in the protection and monitoring of critical infrastructure. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Danish Home Guard conducts major regional military exercises

The Danish Home Guard is conducting major military exercises, including ‘Blåtand’ and ‘Absalon Springer,’ to train volunteers in urban operations and the protection of critical infrastructure.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/danish-home-guard-conducts-major-regional-military-exercises

### 2026-09-11: Home Guard units conduct major urban military exercises in Norway and Denmark

Home Guard units in Norway and Denmark are conducting major urban military exercises to practice protecting critical infrastructure and societal functions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/home-guard-units-conduct-major-urban-military-exercises-in-norway-and-denmark

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