Overview: Denmark’s largest arms procurement
Denmark will spend DKK 58 billion on a new terrester-based air defence.
The parties behind the defence settlement have agreed to buy two Franco-Italian SAMp/T systems, and six middle rows from a yet-to-be-contual European supplier.
This deselects the U.S. Patriot system, which is the most tested Western air defense system. There is too long a wait for the U.S. system, the statement reads.
According to Defence Chief Michael Hyldgaard, the new air defense will be present throughout Denmark.
The first of the new systems is expected to be active during this year, while more will follow in the coming years until all systems are to be operational by 2028 or 2029.
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@wildflower That’s good news. I hope others will follow suit, because supporting local production and developing know-how should be a priority for everyone in the EU.
And like having things you can actually use if you need them. I know it’s not very important but still. /s