Sweden and Denmark will jointly purchase Tridon air defense systems for Ukraine for 2. 6 billion Swedish kronor ($290 million). Sweden will finance 2.1 billion kronor, and Denmark will contribute 500 million kronor.
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced discussions on the possibility of deploying a NATO mission in Greenland and the Arctic. This followed a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte and Greenlandic Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt.
Military personnel from several European countries are arriving in Greenland as a show of support. This comes amid threats from US President Donald Trump to purchase the island.
Norway has sent two soldiers to Greenland to assess further cooperation with allies. This comes amid NATO's dialogue on strengthening security in the Arctic.
Denmark plans to donate 9. 4 billion kroner to Ukraine in 2026, almost half the amount allocated in 2025. In total, the country has allocated 70 billion kroner for military support to Ukraine.
Mike Pompeo, former US Secretary of State, has joined the advisory board of the Ukrainian defense company Fire Point. The company is opening a factory in Denmark, plans to double missile production, and has commissioned an independent audit of prices and production.
Denmark will join a NATO project to develop a single standard for 155mm artillery ammunition. Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen signed a declaration of intent to develop a common design for 155mm ammunition together with other NATO countries.
Denmark has approved the 28th military aid package for Ukraine worth 1. 4 billion Danish kroner. It provides for financing joint weapons production, purchasing American weapons, and fuel.
The European Council and Parliament have agreed to accelerate investments in the EU defense industry as part of the ReArm Europe plan. Ukraine will gain access to the European Defense Fund for joint developments.
The EU Council and the European Parliament have agreed on the European Defense Industry Program (EDIP) for €1. 5 billion for 2025-2027. The program provides €300 million to support Ukraine and cooperate with Ukrainian companies.
The Danish government has allocated 1. 1 billion kroner (approximately 150 million euros) to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The funds will be used to enhance combat capabilities, particularly in the naval sector, tank maintenance, and the education and training of Ukrainian military personnel.
The third International Defense Industries Forum DFNC³ has concluded in Kyiv, gathering around 2,000 participants from over 20 countries. A number of intergovernmental and business agreements were signed at the forum, opening new opportunities for Ukrainian manufacturers.
Denmark is allocating an additional almost 1. 6 billion Danish kroner (over 400 million euros) for the Ukrainian defense industry. The aid package is financed by the Ukrainian Fund, and the total amount of military support from Denmark from 2022 to 2028 is approximately 70.3 billion Danish kroner.
Aalborg Airport in Denmark was closed on the evening of September 25 due to another detection of unknown drones, leading to flight cancellations. This followed similar incidents in Copenhagen and Aalborg, which Denmark's Minister of Defense called a "hybrid attack."
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed incidents involving drones over Danish airports, calling them “serious. ” The parties agreed on NATO's cooperation with Denmark to ensure the security of critical infrastructure, as the incidents could be part of a “hybrid attack.”
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen stated that recent drone activity over Danish airports constitutes a "hybrid attack. " This led to the suspension of flights at Aalborg Airport and an enhancement of the country's capabilities to detect and shoot down drones.
This decision is based on the military-technical recommendation of the Chief of Defense, after which a market survey will begin to select the most suitable systems.
The Danish government has been granted broad powers to override laws and citizens' rights to complain for national defense projects. This will allow the Ukrainian company Ukrainian Fire Point to build a solid rocket fuel plant, ignoring more than 20 regulations.
Ukraine deepens cooperation with Denmark in the defense industry. The next step will be the production of Ukrainian weapons on the territory of Denmark.
Denmark has decided to provide satellite communication services to the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the European Defence Agency (EDA). This decision is due to Ukraine's need for secure and stable satellite communication to fight against Russia.
Ukrainian defense companies will be able to produce weapons and ammunition in Denmark. This will increase production security from Russian attacks, as an attack on Denmark threatens a NATO response.
Denmark has allocated almost 3. 3 billion hryvnias for launching Ukrainian defense production on its territory. This project is the first step of the Build with Ukraine initiative, agreed upon during the Ramstein format meeting in Brussels, and will strengthen cooperation in the defense sector.
Denmark will purchase three ground-based air defense systems from Diehl Defence, MBDA France and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to strengthen its defense by 2026. Funding will be provided by the Acceleration Fund.
Denmark is allocating the 26th package of military aid to Ukraine in the amount of DKK 4. 2 billion for 2025-2028. The aid includes artillery, ammunition and equipment for the Air Force.
Denmark will finance the transfer of various types of artillery ammunition to Ukraine through Estonia. The Danish Minister of Defense emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine's struggle for freedom.
US Vice President Vance visited the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland after Trump's statements about the region's importance for national security. Denmark criticizes US pressure and emphasizes resistance.
The Danish government has announced the allocation of more than $1. 5 billion for the defense of Greenland. The decision comes after Trump reiterated the need for the US to own the Arctic territory.
The Danish Ministry of Defense has announced the 23rd package of military assistance to Ukraine worth DKK 2. 1 billion. The funds will be used to strengthen air defense, support F-16s, and purchase CV90 infantry fighting vehicles in cooperation with Sweden.
The Danish Defense Minister announced the creation of an investment fund for the development of Ukraine's defense industry. The fund will combine public and private investments to expand Ukrainian arms production companies.
Ukraine is negotiating with all partners to finance defense companies. Denmark has already started direct financing, investing almost EUR 600 million in Ukrainian defense production.
