Denmark invests $9 billion in long-range air defense against Russian threat (X @Forsvarsmin)
The Denmark has announced that it will invest in new long-range air defense systems to strengthen its security in the face of Russian threats.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that the increase in the defense budget aims to address strategic gaps exposed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
According to the Minister of Defense, Troels Lund Poulsen, the equipment will be capable of intercepting missiles and drones, as well as striking targets deep within enemy territory. He emphasized that the war in Ukraine highlighted the importance of operating beyond borders, although he did not reveal the amount of the acquisition or financing details.
The country had already acquired the Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG system to modernize its ground defenses. Now, within a broader program, the government plans to invest over $9 billion in short, medium, and long-range air defense systems in response to the growing threat posed by Russian drones and missiles.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: X @Forsvarsmin | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
Denmark will in the future have longer-range precision weapons 🫡🚀 “Together with the ground-based air defense, Denmark strengthens its ability to partly counter threats from the air, but also more actively combat threats far from Denmark,” says Minister of Defense @troelslundp pic.twitter.com/O4ChjxOkUH
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