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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This deselects the U.S. Patriot system, which is the most tested Western air defense system.
Qatar had American Patriot and THAAD defenses and Israël could strike anyway with nothing being shot down.
Probably more reliable and won’t turn on you when you need them.
@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.
Funny how when a fascist nation insisted on buying their fascist products, the world turns its head.
I wish Canada would do the same.
Fuck Donald Trumps America.
Now, Switzerland shall follow🥲 fuck F-35
Finally. I was wondering why the didn’t do that earlier. Please add them to the skyshield initiative, too.
