Denmark to buy long-range air- and ground-launched missiles
Denmark plans to purchase long-range air- and ground-launched missiles, Danish Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus said on Thursday, Bloomberg reported.
Denmark has decided to acquire long-range air- and ground-launched missiles, according to Danish Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus. At a recent press conference, Bruus announced that the government will purchase Joint Strike Missiles, produced by Norway's Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, for use on Danish F-35 fighter jets. Additionally, the country will acquire Anthem cruise missiles, which can be launched from the ground, according to the news agency.
Bruus did not disclose the exact number of missiles Denmark will acquire or the cost of the respective contracts. However, he emphasized the need for the capability to strike deep into a potential adversary's rear. It is worth noting that the Joint Strike Missile boasts a range of 550 km, while the Anthem missile reportedly has a range exceeding 2,000 km.
In September 2025, Denmark's authorities had announced their intention to equip the nation's armed forces with long-range missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. At that time, Denmark was spending up to 3% of its GDP annually on defense and had plans to increase this figure to 5% by 2035, aligning with NATO targets.
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