# FMI signs cooperation agreement with Danish innovation hub DENWERX

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- Published: 2026-10-30
- Author: Daniel Trangeled
- Type: News · Section: Industry · Country: denmark
- Language: en (original)
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> The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (FMI) has signed a cooperation agreement with innovation hub DENWERX, aiming to strengthen ties between the Danish Armed Forces, industry, and research institutions, particularly startups. Modelled on the US's DEFENSEWERX, the partnership seeks to foster closer academic and business-to-government collaboration between Denmark and the United States.

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*FMI offices (Genre picture) · FMI/DALO*

**The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (FMI) [has signed](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7521570711337963520/) a cooperation agreement with the defence innovation hub DENWERX. The agreement was signed at the Danish embassy in Washington, D.C.**

According to FMI, DENWERX will connect the Danish Armed Forces with industry and research institutions. Smaller companies and startups are a particular focus. Under the agreement, FMI will help build closer ties between Danish and US academic communities.

DENWERX is modelled on the US organisation DEFENSEWERX. DEFENSEWERX links authorities, companies and innovators to work on specific defence needs.

— Danish companies have strong competencies and innovative solutions that can help meet concrete American defence needs, writes naval attaché and assistant defence industry attaché in the US Dennis Armand on LinkedIn.

Armand adds that he sees potential for business-to-government cooperation across the Atlantic.

## FAQ

**What is the purpose of the cooperation agreement between FMI and DENWERX?**

The agreement enables DENWERX to connect the Danish Armed Forces with industry and research institutions, focusing particularly on smaller companies and startups. FMI will also help build closer ties between Danish and US academic communities. The deal aims to strengthen transatlantic defence innovation cooperation. Last fact-checked: 2026-10-30.

**Where was the FMI-DENWERX agreement signed?**

The cooperation agreement between FMI and DENWERX was signed at the Danish embassy in Washington, D.C. The signing underscores the transatlantic focus of the partnership, linking Danish defence innovation efforts with American counterparts. Naval attaché Dennis Armand highlighted potential business-to-government cooperation across the Atlantic. Last fact-checked: 2026-10-30.

**Which US organisation is DENWERX modelled on?**

DENWERX is modelled on the US organisation DEFENSEWERX, which links authorities, companies and innovators to address specific defence needs. By following this model, DENWERX aims to connect Danish industry and research institutions with the Danish Armed Forces in a similar collaborative structure. Last fact-checked: 2026-10-30.

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