{"id":7190,"date":"2025-04-05T19:03:35","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T19:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=7190"},"modified":"2025-04-05T19:03:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T19:03:35","slug":"danish-navy-to-get-urgent-upgrade-with-25-new-ships-advanced-unmanned-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=7190","title":{"rendered":"Danish Navy To Get Urgent Upgrade With 25 New Ships & Advanced Unmanned Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Danish Navy To Get Urgent Upgrade With 25 New Ships & Advanced Unmanned Systems<\/div>\n

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The Danish government plans to modernise the Danish Navy with 25 new vessels, advanced unmanned systems, and a strong focus on protecting critical underwater infrastructure.<\/p>\n

The plan comes after the increasing Russian assertiveness, technological advancements in naval warfare, and recent sabotage incidents in the Baltic Sea.<\/p>\n

The Danish authorities have therefore split the naval upgrade into two tracks, one urgent and one long-term, to address both current vulnerabilities and future naval needs.<\/p>\n

The urgent track will see immediate investments to tackle specific security issues. This includes the acquisition of new monitoring equipment to protect vital underwater infrastructure like seabed cables and pipelines.<\/p>\n

These assets have been targeted repeatedly, including recent cases of suspected intentional cable damage in the Baltic, and the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines.<\/p>\n

For such threats, the government is launching a development program for drones and autonomous maritime systems. These unmanned units will help the Navy carry out both surface and seabed surveillance tasks more effectively in the years ahead.<\/p>\n

One of the key part of the urgent plan involves the acquisition of four new marine environment vessels. These ships will be dual-use, not only tackling oil and chemical spills in Danish waters but also supporting military operations like mine-laying, maritime surveillance, and infrastructure monitoring.<\/p>\n

Authorities say that Denmark\u2019s existing environmental protection vessels are old and in poor condition, making their replacement both urgent and necessary.<\/p>\n

It was discussed that it makes practical sense to ensure these new vessels are also capable of performing naval security roles given the current global security situation.<\/p>\n

The Danish Navy Home Guard will receive 21 brand new vessels to enhance coastal patrols and national security presence across Danish waters.<\/p>\n

Apart from the urgent upgrades, the government had initiated a longer-term strategy to lay the groundwork for future major naval acquisitions. This includes preparations to acquire a new class of frigates and large Arctic capable vessels.<\/p>\n

Officials stated that Denmark\u2019s current fleet of frigates still has around ten years of service life remaining, but planning for their replacement must begin now.<\/p>\n

The government aims to build a solid decision making base over the next few months to ensure smart, future-ready investments. Plans for domestic production were also discussed to ensure security of supply.<\/p>\n

The country recently announced a $2 billion allocation for enhancing security in the high north, with growing interest in Greenland\u2019s vast resources and new shipping routes opening due to melting ice.<\/p>\n

In early 2025, Denmark participated in a joint NATO exercise named Find, Fix, Track, and Target in Poland and the Baltic Sea.<\/p>\n

The drill involved multiple NATO countries and focused on improving coordination in intelligence, surveillance, and targeting using aircraft and naval assets.<\/p>\n

A senior member of the Danish defense committee recently criticised the decision to buy $3 billion worth of F-35 fighter jets from the US, warning that future supply of parts could be restricted in times of disagreement.<\/p>\n

The MP stated that relying too much on American weapons poses a security risk, especially as Denmark plans to make huge investments in air defense, fighter aircraft, artillery and other systems in the coming years.<\/p>\n

References: armyrecognition, thedefensepost<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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