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Denmark buys long-range missiles from US and Norwegian firms
Denmark has bought two types of long-range missiles from Norwegian and US companies, Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said on Oct.
22.
The Norwegian missiles, made by Kongsberg, can be launched from Denmark’s F-35 fighter jets, while the US-made missiles can be fired from land.
Denmark announced plans to acquire long-range weapons in September 2025, saying they could reach targets inside Russia.
Denmark says the weapons will strengthen its defence and NATO’s deterrence as it faces an uncertain security situation.
The Russian embassy in Copenhagen condemned the purchase and warned of “inevitable disastrous consequences.”
The missile purchase has increased tensions between Denmark and Moscow, though the sources do not say when deliveries will begin or how many missiles Denmark bought.
Denmark also signed a separate agreement with the United States to strengthen maritime cooperation, particularly shipbuilding.
Denmark said on Oct 22 it had bought long-range missile systems from Norwegian and US manufacturers.
The Norwegian missiles, made by Kongsberg, can be launched from Danish F-35 fighter jets, while the US-made Anthem missiles can be fired from land.
Denmark said the weapons would strengthen its own and NATO’s deterrence.
The Russian embassy in Copenhagen condemned the policy, saying it aimed at confrontation with Moscow.
Denmark also announced an agreement with the United States to strengthen maritime cooperation, particularly shipbuilding.
- Who
- Denmark bought the missile systems from Norwegian company Kongsberg and US company Covenant.
- What
- Denmark bought two long-range missile systems. It also signed a US agreement on maritime cooperation.
- When
- Denmark announced the purchases on Oct 22. It had announced plans to acquire long-range missiles in September 2025.
- Where
- Denmark; the announcement was made in Copenhagen.
- Why
- Denmark said the weapons would strengthen its own and NATO’s deterrence amid an uncertain security situation and the threat from Russia.
Denmark
Russian embassy in Copenhagen
Purpose
Denmark
Denmark said the missiles would strengthen its own and NATO’s deterrence.
Russian embassy in Copenhagen
The embassy said Denmark’s missile policy aimed at confrontation with Moscow.
Effect on security
Denmark
Denmark’s defence minister said the security situation required new military capabilities.
Russian embassy in Copenhagen
The embassy warned that the weapons would have “inevitable disastrous consequences” and argued they would not strengthen Denmark’s security and defence.
Copenhagen announced it planned to acquire long-range missiles capable of reaching targets inside Russia.
Denmark said it had bought missile systems from Norwegian and US manufacturers.
Denmark announced it had signed an agreement with the United States to strengthen maritime cooperation, particularly in shipbuilding.
- Norwegian manufacturer
- Kongsberg
- US manufacturer
- Covenant
- Norwegian missile launch platform
- Danish F-35 fighter jets
- US missile system
- Anthem missiles, fired from land
- Delivery timing and cost
- Not specified by Denmark
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What people are saying
We have bought two different missile systems: Norwegian strike missiles from Kongsberg, which can in particular be launched from our F-35 fighter jets, and Anthem missiles from the American company Covenant, which can be fired from land
a paradigm shift in Danish defence policy
Copenhagen is enthralled by the dangerous illusions that purchasing offensive high-precision long-range weapons to pose a military threat to a nuclear power will help strengthen Denmark’s security and defence