Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced that Copenhagen is preparing to acquire long-range precision weapons for the country’s armed forces. The decision reflects Denmark’s conclusion that such systems are essential both for strengthening national defense and supporting NATO’s collective deterrence posture.
According to Defense News, potential options under consideration include U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, which could be deployed on Denmark’s Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates, and Lockheed Martin’s JASSM-ER stand-off missiles, which are compatible with the Royal Danish Air Force’s F-35 fighter jets.
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said the effort aligns with NATO’s objective of ensuring European allies develop long-range strike capacity by 2030. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also stressed that while Denmark does not face an immediate threat from Russia, it must prepare for potential risks in light of Moscow’s actions in Europe.
Earlier this year, Denmark committed about $9.1 billion to bolster its air defense as part of a broader military buildup following years of spending reductions.