Denmark buys long-range US, Norwegian missiles
Defence minister Jeppe Bruus said Denmark has bought Norwegian strike missiles for F-35 jets and US-made Anthem missiles for land-based use
Copenhagen, Denmark - Danish defence minister Jeppe Bruus Christensen announced on Thursday that his country has purchased two different long-range missile systems from US and Norwegian manufacturers. The Danish defence minister disclosed that the missiles were procured from Kongsberg, a Norwegian company, and Covenant, an American company. Bruus explained that these new weapons would bolster Denmark's defences against potential threats from Russia.
Bruus did not disclose the exact number or cost of the missiles nor the timeline for delivery. However, he did emphasize that the purchase of these long-range missiles, which can reach targets within Russia, marks a significant shift in Danish defence policy. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had previously described this move as a "paradigm shift in Danish defence policy."
In a press conference, Bruus stressed that Denmark, like other NATO members, must possess advanced military capabilities to strengthen both its own and NATO's collective deterrent force. The situation necessitates a proactive approach to deter any potential aggression, he said.
Furthermore, Denmark has signed an agreement with the United States to enhance maritime cooperation, particularly in the field of shipbuilding. However, Russia's ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin, strongly condemned the decision, branding it an "ill-considered policy."
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