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Denmark Chooses Three European Systems for New Air Defence

Denmark is investing in its air defence by selecting three European systems: NASAMS, IRIS-T, and VL MICA, to protect the country against air attacks. The first system is planned to be operational by the turn of the year, after which the rest will be integrated gradually over the following years.

Denmark Chooses Three European Systems for New Air Defence

Denmark has decided to build its future medium-range ground-based air defence with three European systems: NASAMS from Norway, IRIS-T from Germany, and VL MICA from France. The decision has been made by several parties (forsvarsforligskredsen) following a recommendation from Denmark's Chief of Defence.

– Ground-based air defence is an absolute top priority in the development of the Defence. This is a major and important step for Denmark's security, says Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen in a press release from the country's Ministry of Defence.

The decision is part of a larger initiative announced in September 2025, where Denmark is investing in a total of eight medium- and long-range systems. For long-range defence, Denmark has chosen SAMP/T, a French-Italian developed air defence system.

Experiences from the war in Ukraine have been crucial in the decision-making process.

– The war has shown how crucial air defence is to protect the civilian population from air attacks, says the Defence Minister.

Each system consists of several fire units that can independently locate and engage air targets. The systems include radar, command centre, missile launchers, and missiles. The goal is to create a geographically comprehensive air defence across the entire country.

The first system is expected to be operational by the turn of the year, with more to follow progressively over the coming years.

FAQ

Hur bygger Danmark sitt framtida markbaserade luftförsvar?
Danmark bygger sitt framtida markbaserade luftförsvar med tre europeiska system: NASAMS, IRIS-T och VL MICA. Dessa system kommer från Norge, Tyskland och Frankrike. Beslutet är en del av en större satsning på medel- och långräckviddiga system. Senast faktagranskad: 2025-11-05.
Vad är syftet med Danmarks investering i luftförsvarssystem?
Syftet med Danmarks investering i luftförsvarssystem är att stärka landets säkerhet och skydda civilbefolkningen. Erfarenheterna från kriget i Ukraina har påverkat beslutet. Investeringen omfattar totalt åtta system med medel- och lång räckvidd. Senast faktagranskad: 2025-11-05.
Vilka system har Danmark valt för sitt långräckviddiga luftförsvar?
Danmark har valt SAMP/T för sitt långräckviddiga luftförsvar. Detta system är fransk-italienskutvecklat och en del av en större försvarssatsning. Beslutet är baserat på rekommendationer från Danmarks försvarschef och erfarenheter från kriget i Ukraina. Senast faktagranskad: 2025-11-05.