Denmark joins a NATO project to develop a common artillery shell system with a calibre of 155 millimetres. The project aims to enhance the efficiency and supply security within the alliance's fire support, with all Nordic countries now participating.

According to a press release from the Danish Ministry of Defence, Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has recently signed an updated declaration of intent regarding Denmark's participation in NATO's so-called High Visibility Project (HVP). The project aims to develop a unified 155 mm shell design that can be used in various types of artillery systems.

– With this project, we strengthen both the alliance's combat power on the battlefield and the defence industry in member countries. This is crucial in the current security policy situation, says Troels Lund Poulsen in the press release.

The background is the experiences from the war in Ukraine, where the need for interoperable and available artillery ammunition has become evident. A common shell format can enable more flexible and efficient use of available resources between different systems and countries.

In addition to Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden have also joined the project. According to the Defence Minister, it can contribute to strengthening Nordic cooperation as well as the regional production capacity of ammunition.

– The HVP project is an opportunity to further strengthen that cooperation and enhance supply security with regional production of ammunition, says Lund Poulsen.

Participation is also assessed by the Ministry of Defence to improve Denmark's ability to meet the increased demand for artillery ammunition within NATO.