NATO has reinforced its military presence in Denmark in response to one in the Scandinavian country and the growing tensions in the Baltic Sea. The Arrival of the German Air Defense frigate FGS Hamburg to Copenhague This Sunday marked a new step in this Danish security reinforcement.
The ship, specialized in air defense, “It will contribute to reinforce the surveillance of the Danish airspace on the occasion of the next one in Copenhagen”the Ministry of Defense.
The decision is part of the initiative launched by NATO in early 2025 for Protect critical infrastructure such as underwater cables and pipelinesafter a series of sabotage at the end of 2024. Denmark participate in this operation and have offered Contribute F-35 airplanes and a frigate In response to the member.
Danish authorities have linked the increase in unidentified air activity, particularly around military and civil facilities, with possible hybrid threats. “The recent aerial observations of civil and military facilities in Denmark are indicative of the hybrid threats facing several EU countries“The Ministry of Defense said, underlining cooperation with allies to manage this situation.
The general Michael Wiggers HyldgaardHead of Danish Defense,: “The support that we are currently seeing our closest allies is a reliable evidence of the solid international cooperation of which Denmark is part of both in the EU and NATO. It allows us to adapt quickly to the current situation and demonstrate that we are united when it is needed. “
To date, they have contributed to the reinforcement of Danish security countries such as Germany, United States, United Kingdom, France, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Ukraine and the Netherlands. The authorities stressed that the list will be updated regularly.
Meanwhile, the Danish army Maintain units throughout the country. “Infantry combat vehicles and other platforms are 24/7”adding that the main task is monitor airspace on military bases. For security reasons, no details have been revealed about the equipment deployed.
NATO, meanwhile, has asked Denmark that shares your experiences to strengthen the collective response before hybrid threats in Europe.
