Denmark announced plans to boost its navy in response to rising threats from Russia in the Baltic Sea and Arctic. This includes purchasing four mine-laying ships, 21 other vessels, and drones to protect its subsea infrastructure. The government aims to enhance its naval capabilities amidst accusations that Russia has attempted to sever vital undersea cables. This initiative aligns with NATO's efforts to safeguard these crucial assets, reflecting Denmark's long-standing contribution to regional defense and its commitment to increasing military spending by $7.2 billion over the next two years.
"The naval battlefield is characterized by a more complex risk and threat picture than before," Troels Lund Poulsen, Denmark's defense minister, said in a statement.
Denmark's moves appear to be designed to help address the threat arising from rising Russian aggression and attempts to sever critical undersea cables.
European officials have accused Russia of being behind a campaign to destabilize European nations by severing undersea cables that carry internet data.
Denmark's government announced in February plans to spend an additional $7.2 billion on defense over the next two years, emphasizing its commitment to national security.
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