The United States has approved a potential arms sale to Denmark valued at approximately $45 million, primarily involving AGM-114R Hellfire missiles and supporting equipment.
The decision was confirmed by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) and the State Department, which highlighted the strengthening of the military partnership between the two countries.
The package requested by Copenhagen includes up to 100 Hellfire missiles, test missiles, launchers, mounts, trailers, and a wide range of logistical items such as software, spare parts, training materials, and technical services. According to the US, Denmark will have no trouble integrating the systems into its armed forces, which are already familiar with the Hellfire missile family.
US officials say the deal strengthens interoperability between Denmark, the United States, and other NATO allies, without significantly affecting the regional military balance.
Lockheed Martin will be the primary supplier of the systems, and the final contract will still depend on the confirmation of quantities and Denmark’s budget.
The approval of the sale comes amid diplomatic tensions between Washington and Copenhagen concerning the future of Greenland. Even in this context, the two governments maintain defense cooperation as a strategic pillar of their alliance, considered essential for stability and security in Northern Europe.
Source: Defence Blog | Photo: X @LockheedMartin | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
🇺🇸🇩🇰 The US State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sales case to Denmark for AGM-114R Hellfire Missiles with an estimated value of 45 million USD.
The package includes:
– one hundred (100) AGM-114R Hellfire Missiles
– three (3) AGM-114R Captive Air Test Missiles
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