Denmark acquires long-range precise weaponry systems
Denmark Announces Plans to Acquire Long-Range Precision Weapons
In a significant move, the Danish government in Copenhagen has decided to acquire long-range precision weapons, marking a paradigm shift in the country's defense policy.
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, along with Defense Minister Trolle Lund Poulsen and Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen. No further details about the type of weapons, timeline, or expected costs have been provided yet.
Denmark, a NATO member, is planning to acquire precision weapons with long range for the first time. This decision comes in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as Denmark beefs up its defenses.
The responsible procurement agency in Denmark will now examine the market for precision weapons that best meet Denmark's needs. Among the companies and governments competing to supply Denmark are the U.S. with systems like the Tomahawk cruise missile and JASSM-ER missile compatible with Danish F-35 fighters, and the European consortium led by MBDA, which markets the Crossbow missile and is involved in a long-range strike project with France, Germany, Italy, and Poland. Additionally, a German-British partnership is developing a deep precision strike weapon with over 2,000 km range, expected within a decade.
The aim of this acquisition is to ensure a credible deterrent against attacks on Denmark and NATO as a whole. Defense Minister Trolle Lund Poulsen stated that these weapons could be used to combat threats on enemy territory, such as missile launch sites.
It is important to note that the intelligence services have assessed that there is currently no immediate risk of a military attack on Denmark.
Prime Minister Frederiksen, who previously issued the motto "Buy, buy, buy!", has not provided any further details about the expected costs of the acquisition.
In other news, President Trump visited England despite protests, a fact mentioned in the same article but not directly related to the Danish defense policy shift.
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