Denmark to invest around $615 million to renew Navy, Home Guard fleets

Denmark unveils major naval investment programme

Citing the Russian threat in the Baltic Sea and the vulnerability of subsea infrastructure, the Danish government has announced a major new naval investment programme, with dozens of new vessels and systems to be delivered in the short and longer term. The Danish government has announced plans to dramatically strengthen the Royal Danish Navy in […] The post Denmark unveils major naval investment programme first appeared on Navy Lookout.

Denmark is concerned about the security of telecommunications lines and the Nord Stream gas pipelines, so it would strengthen maritime defenses.

Denmark to invest around $615 million to renew Navy, Home Guard fleets

Danish defense leaders are crafting a new naval fleet plan meant to support impending NATO capability goals.

Denmark to spend $614 million on new navy vessels to counter Russia-linked maritime threats

Denmark will spend about 4 billion crowns ($614 million) on building and procuring 26 navy vessels for patrolling, oil spill response and surveillance of undersea cables, Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on Tuesday.

Only when NATO's strength goals are known for June will there be more clarity about the investment in warships.

Wary of Russia, Denmark to spend $800m on surveillance vessels

COPENHAGEN - Denmark will spend about 4 billion crowns ($614 million) on building and procuring 26 navy vessels for patrolling, oil spill response and surveillance of undersea cables, Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.