Denmark’s Landmark €7.7 Billion Air Defense Deal: A Strategic Shift Away from US Patriots
Denmark’s Landmark €7.7 Billion Air Defense Deal: A Strategic Shift Away from US Patriots In a significant move that continues to resonate across European defense circles, Denmark finalized a substantial €7.7 billion agreement for the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air and missile defense system, opting against the American Patriot system. This strategic decision, which saw Copenhagen become the first European nation outside France and Italy to acquire the MBDA and Thales-manufactured system, marked a pivotal moment in Europe’s defense procurement landscape. The…