Nordics to Step Up Security Cooperation On Perceived Russian Threat
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DefenceTalkNorwegian daily Aftenposten reported Thursday on the defence cooperation agreement involving Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Denmark in an op-ed undersigned by their respective Defence Ministers. The background to the intensified collaboration was said to be the perceived threat posed by Russia. “The Russian aggression against the Ukraine and the illegal annexation of Crimea are […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nordics-to-step-up-security-cooperation-on-perceived-russian-threat-63803/
Russia Threatens Denmark with Nuclear Missiles If It Joins NATO Shield
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DefenceTalkRussia has threatened to target Danish warships with nuclear missiles if Copenhagen joins NATO’s missile-defense system. Russian Ambassador to Denmark Mikhail Vanin told the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten on March 22 that in joining the missile-defense system it would “become a part of the threat against Russia..and relations with Russia will be damaged.” Danish Foreign Minister […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-threatens-denmark-nuclear-missiles-nato-shield-63633/
Saab Gripen Pulls Out of Denmark Fighter Bidding
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DefenceTalkSwedish defence firm Saab has declined to provide a bid for a 30 billion ($4.37 billion) Danish fighter contract while reports indicate that US firm Lockheed Martin is set to land the deal. Three candidates are officially in the running to receive one of Denmark’s biggest public purchases of all time when the military purchases […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-gripen-pulls-out-of-denmark-fighter-bidding-60225/
Lockheed Targets Denmark for F-35
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DefenceTalkDesigned to defeat both existing and emerging threats, the F-35 Lightning II represents a quantum leap in air dominance and international partnership for the Royal Danish Air Force. An aircraft so advanced, it sets new global standards for multi-mission capability and interoperability. The F-35 is a 5th generation multirole fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-targets-denmark-for-f-35-59972/
Danish NATO warplanes land in Estonia amid Ukraine crisis
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DefenceTalkFour Danish F-16 warplanes landed in Estonia on Wednesday, marking the first time NATO planes will be stationed in the ex-Soviet state and Russian neighbor. The aircraft and a supporting team of 60 people arrived at the Amari air base in the west of the Baltic state at a time when NATO is reinforcing its […]https://www.defencetalk.com/danish-nato-warplanes-land-in-estonia-amid-ukraine-crisis-59472/
Denmark Orders Heavy Tactical Recovery Vehicles from RMMV
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DefenceTalkRheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) is supplying the Danish armed forces with 14 heavyweight protected recovery vehicles. Weighing some 36 tons, the Heavy Tactical Recovery Vehicle (HTRV) is based on the tried-and-tested RMMV SX45 8×8 chassis, combining extreme stability, safety and crew comfort with outstanding manoeuvrability, whether on the road or in the toughest terrain. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/denmark-orders-heavy-tactical-recovery-vehicles-from-rmmv-47612/
Gripen One of Four Alternatives As Denmark Reopens Fighter Jet Procurement
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DefenceTalkThe Danish Ministry of Defence has decided to reopen the type selection process for new fighter aircraft, which was suspended in mid-2010. Saab’s fighter aircraft system Gripen is one of four alternatives. In accordance with the “Agreement on defense 2013-2017” the Danish Ministry of Defence has decided to restarted type selection process for new fighter […]https://www.defencetalk.com/gripen-one-of-four-alternatives-as-denmark-reopens-fighter-jet-procurement-47183/