Denmark to buy long-range' weapons amid Russia paradigm shift'

"Denmark will acquire long-range, high-precision weapons for the first time in an effort to deter Russia, its prime minister has said. In a firm rebuke of Moscow, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told journalists Wednesday that Russia would constitute a threat to Denmark for years to come even if there is no imminent danger of an attack. list of 4 itemsend of list With these weapons, the defence forces will be able to hit targets at long range and, for example, neutralise enemy missile threats, she said, adding that the decision represented a paradigm shift in Danish defence policy."

"Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said the government would seek to build up missiles and drones, but did not specify which weapons. The announcement came after Denmark's largest arms purchase ever last week, amounting to 58 billion Danish crowns ($9.2bn), of European-made air defence systems. In February, Frederiksen urged the military to buy, buy, buy when moving ahead with a 50 billion crown ($7.9bn) expansion of military spending over the next two years a dramatic reversal after decades of cuts."

Denmark will acquire long-range, high-precision weapons aimed at deterring Russia. Russia is assessed as a threat to Denmark for years even without an imminent attack. The new systems will enable Denmark to hit long-range targets and neutralise enemy missile threats. The decision marks a paradigm shift in Danish defence policy toward expanding strike capabilities. The government plans to build up missiles and drones though specific systems were not specified. This follows a record 58 billion crown purchase of European-made air defence systems and a planned 50 billion crown spending expansion over two years. Tensions with the United States over Greenland and covert influence attempts have added diplomatic strain. Ukraine is seeking a major boost to its weapons supply.

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