Danish Armed Forces – The Defense Post

Mar- 2026 -

10 March

Europe

Denmark Picks BAE Systems’ OneArc to Modernize Virtual Army Training

The Danish Army is upgrading its enterprise virtual training and simulation environment with new software and services from BAE Systems’ specialized business unit, OneArc.

Sep- 2025 -

16 September

Europe

Danish soldiers in front of a green mountain terrain

Staff Writer With AFP

Nordic Ministers Attend Greenland War Games Without US

Denmark attended a military exercise in Greenland with Iceland and Norway, the Danish defense ministry said, but the US was absent.

2 September

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

From Surveillance to Strike: Drone Fires Precision Weapon in Live Demo

Denmark and Ukraine have shown how a once-watchful platform can turn lethal, successfully releasing a precision-guided munition from the air.

Jun- 2025 -

2 June

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Denmark Acquires F-35 Threat Simulator for Pilots

The Danish Ministry of Defence has procured simulators to reinforce the skills of its current and future F-35 Lightning II operators.

May- 2025 -

1 May

Arms

Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launcher manufactured in Australia.

Inder Singh Bisht

Denmark Allocates Funds for Coastal Missile Battery Procurement

The Danish government has allocated funds for the procurement of coastal defense batteries.

Apr- 2025 -

9 April

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Denmark Prepares for Intensified Warfare With Spare Gun Barrel Procurement

The Danish Armed Forces has announced procurement of spare gun barrels for enhanced operational endurance.

Mar- 2025 -

21 March

Europe

The lead Knud Rasmussen-class offshore patrol vessel (P570). Photo: Danish Armed Forces

Rojoef Manuel

Local Shipbuilders Team to Construct Danish Arctic Patrol Boats, Frigates

Danish Naval Ships and Semco Maritime have partnered to deliver new Arctic patrol ships and frigates for the Danish Armed Forces.

4 March

Europe

Rendering of Danish Coastal Rescue Service's Sjøbjørn 71 vessel

Rojoef Manuel

Norwegian Company to Build Seven Sjøbjørn Rescue Vessels for Denmark

Denmark has contracted Norwegian shipbuilder Maritime Partner to manufacture seven Sjøbjørn 71 vessels for the Danish Coastal Rescue Service.

Feb- 2025 -

14 February

Air

Danish home Guard De Havilland Twin Otter short takeoff and landing (STOL) utility aircraft. Photo: Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation

Rojoef Manuel

Danish Home Guard Receives STOL Patrol Aircraft

Denmark’s Home Guard has taken delivery of two De Havilland Twin Otter short takeoff and landing utility aircraft to bolster its support for the greater defense and police force.

11 February

Air