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Denmark beefs up Greenland's defenses after Trump's statements
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.
Denmark announces new aid package for Ukraine: what it includes
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.
Denmark plans to create a fund to develop Ukraine's defense industry
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.
Negotiations are underway with all partners: Ministry of Strategic Industry on involvement of Ukrainian defense companies in financing
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.
Denmark has already trained fifty Ukrainian specialists to service F-16 fighters
Already 50 Ukrainian specialists have been trained in Denmark to maintain F-16 fighter jets. The country will also train 20 Ukrainian pilots by the end of the year.
Denmark will stop training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 after 2024
Denmark will not be able to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighters after 2024 due to the transition to F-35 aircraft.
Denmark announces 19th aid package for Ukraine aimed at establishing production of military equipment
Denmark announced the 19th aid package to Ukraine aimed at establishing the production of military equipment, including agreements with allies on procurement and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry, additional equipment for Danish F-16 aircraft, and supplies from Danish defense stockpiles to support Ukraine's immediate and long-term defense capabilities.
Denmark offers the EU an action plan for Ukraine's integration into the European defense industry
Denmark and seven other EU countries propose an action plan for Ukraine's integration into the European defense industry.
Denmark to sell $300 million worth of F-16 fighters to Argentina
Denmark will sell 24 F-16 fighter jets to Argentina for $300 million, promising 19 to Ukraine.
Denmark plans to expand conscription to women and extend the term of military service
Denmark plans to expand conscription to include women and to extend the period of military service from approximately 4 months to 11 months, with the aim of increasing the annual number of recruits to 5,000.
NATO considers deploying Alliance forces across Europe - media
NATO is developing plans to deploy the Alliance's armed forces across Europe in response to Russia's intensification of its defense industry and military buildup over the past year.
Denmark allocates up to $264 million for Sweden's initiative to supply Ukraine with CV90 infantry fighting vehicles
Denmark and Sweden to jointly finance CV90 infantry fighting vehicles for Ukraine.