US EditionDenmark to buy $9 billion air defence systems as tensions with Russia grow
Denmark's $7.76 billion investment in eight European integrated air defence systems aims to counter aerial threats like drones and missiles, with initial deployment expected by 2025.
- In June 2025, Denmark decided to urgently procure eight state-of-the-art long-range and medium-range ground-based air defence systems to protect its airspace.
- This decision followed military recommendations and reflects heightened security concerns after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and recent drone attacks over Poland.
- The procurement plan includes the Franco-Italian SAMP/T system to address long-range defense requirements, while medium-range coverage will be provided by selecting one or more platforms from Norway, Germany, and France, such as NASAMS, IRIS-T, or VL MICA.
- The planned investment for the air defense systems is around 58 billion kroner, equivalent to approximately $9.11 billion, with the first system expected to be operational by 2025 and full national coverage achieved by 2032, as stated by Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.
- This marks Denmark's largest defence investment, enhancing national security, fulfilling NATO commitments, and strengthening the European defence industry amid evolving threats.
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Denmark splashes €8bn on European air defence
Denmark is going on a defence spending spree, setting aside nearly €8 billion to buy new missile systems from some of Europe’s biggest arms makers. It’s one of the country’s largest military investments in decades – and it’s all about one thing: making sure Danish skies stay safe. Not so long ago, Denmark thought it could do without this kind of kit. The Cold War was over… Source
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Free Malaysia Today NewsDenmark to buy European-made air defence against Russia threat
Denmark will invest some 58 billion kroner in European-made air and missile defence systems, its defence ministry said on Friday, citing lessons from Russia's war in Ukraine.
The Danish government wants to strengthen the country's air defense with systems for almost eight billion euros. It is the largest arms purchase in the country's history.
Denmark is purchasing €7.7 billion worth of Europe-made ground-based air and missile systems in the “largest defence investment in Danish history”.
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