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North European and North Atlantic Defense: The Challenges Return

The intensified threat level demands that we invest in the right capabilities so that Denmark together with our
NATO allies, can field a defence that can counter, and most importantly deter, a more equal opponent.

Enhanced International Involvement
Denmark is known and recognised for our substantial engagement in international military operations. The Danish
Defence makes a significant difference in several of the world’s hot spots.
We should be proud of the fact that our significant contribution to NATO, the UN and the international coalition
against ISIS puts us at the forefront of the battle for the security and safety we must safeguard.

Our substantial increase in spending to further enhance the Danish Defence’s ability to participate in the defence
of NATO alongside our allies will also mean that the Danish Defence’s ability to participate in international
missions will be strengthened.

Denmark faces serious and complex threats from the east and south.

We must not only contribute to NATO’s deterrence, but also to international operations that deal with terrorism
and irregular migration.

The Danish Defence is well-equipped for international operations, and will be even more so in the long run with
the acquisition of new, high-tech F-35 fighters. The brigade as well as the other new capabilities will further
enhance Denmark’s ability to participate in international operations.

For the entire document released by the Danish government in October 2017, please see the following:

http://www.fmn.dk/temaer/forsvarsforlig/Documents/proposal-for-new-danish-defence-agreement-2018-
2023.pdf

CALIBRATING THE RUSSIAN CHALLENGE: PUTTING THE COLD WAR IN THE
REAR VIEW MIRROR

Facing Core Threats in the Nordic Region: Rear Admiral Nils Wang
Highlights the Strategic Option of Reverse Engineering the Russian A2/D2
Threat to Denmark

2017-10-15 By Robbin Laird

During my past visits to Denmark, I have had the opportunity to talk with the current head of the Danish Royal
Military Academy, Rear Admiral Nils Wang.

During past discussions, we focused on the evolving Nordic Defense Zone from the Arctic to the Baltics.

With the Russian actions in Crimea and the Middle East, the Russians are demonstrating a clear military
activism in support of Russian national objectives.

http://www.sldinfo.com/admiral-wang-on-baltic-and-arctic-defense-a-danish-perspective/

http://www.sldinfo.com/a-danish-perspective-on-the-challenge-of-arctic-security/

Second Line of Defense

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