As diplomatic tensions intensify between Denmark and the United States regarding the future of Greenland, an autonomous territory under Danish sovereignty, Copenhagen is paradoxically considering strengthening its military cooperation with Washington. On March 26, 2025, Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen confirmed in an interview with the daily Børsen that Denmark is contemplating the acquisition of additional F-35A fighter jets manufactured in the United States. This announcement comes amid a politically sensitive environment, marked by renewed assertions from U.S. President Donald Trump concerning Greenland, as well as growing concerns over Denmark’s strategic dependency on the United States for military equipment. Read more.
Denmark Weighs Expanding Its Fleet of US F-35 Fighters Despite Tensions over Greenland
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Denmark plans to expand its initial order of 27 F-35As—11 soon operational at Skrydstrup—by acquiring 8 to 10 more amid rising security concerns in Europe and the Arctic (Picture source: US DoD)