Denmark deploys conscripts to Greenland for first time amid Arctic buildup
Denmark is deploying conscripts to the Arctic for the first time as part of a DKK 42 billion (€5.6 billion) military buildup in Greenland. The move links Copenhagen's expanded draft to infrastructure, surveillance, and force-posture investments driven by Arctic strategic competition and U.S. pressure. Details of the deployment size and duration were not disclosed.
Denmark orders additional Kongsberg Naval Strike Missiles for frigate fleet under Norway government-to-government deal
Denmark is procuring additional Naval Strike Missiles from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to upgrade its frigate fleet. The deal, arranged as a government-to-government transaction with Norway, is valued at approximately €38 million. Neither the number of missiles nor the delivery timeline was disclosed.
Denmark exploring purchase of four to five Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft
Denmark is considering an order for four or five A400M Atlas airlifters to complement its four C-130J Hercules. Copenhagen had studied the A400M in 2015 but dropped the idea, deeming it oversized for Danish requirements.
Thales to deploy air traffic control radar in Faroe Islands for Danish Ministry of Defence
Thales has been selected by DALO, the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation, to supply and deploy an advanced air traffic control radar in the Faroe Islands. The contract supports Danish military air operations in the North Atlantic region.
Danish OSK Design unveils 95-metre Coastal Corvette concept to fill Royal Danish Navy fleet capability gap
OSK Design presented a 95-metre Coastal Corvette concept at DALO Industry Days 2026, offering the Royal Danish Navy a heavily armed, modular platform tailored to fill gaps in the fleet. The design emphasises Baltic Sea operations and rapid configuration changes for mine warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and surface strike missions.