Sea Ceptor is a missile system that can use Mark 41 launchers, so choosing it does not necessarily require a different vertical-launch system. Sea Ceptor and Evolved Sea Sparrow each have advantages, and the intended operating environment matters more than a universal ranking. British experience in the Falklands and exercises in Norwegian fjords informs the preference for Sea Ceptor close to shore. In the open ocean, the difference between those choices matters less. UK production is another consideration in a Norwegian purchase.
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Sea Ceptor in Mark 41 and Norway's inshore defence
Launcher compatibility and inshore operating conditions help determine whether Sea Ceptor suits a Norwegian frigate.