International Operations

Danish soldiers have supported the international effort for peace in Kosovo since 1999 in the NATO-led operation KFOR. 

Denmark contributes to NATO's advisory mission in Iraq (NATO Mission Iraq). Denmark also contributes to the international coalition, which since 2014 has helped Iraq in the fight against ISIL. Both missions strengthen Iraq's capabilities to provide security for the country itself.

Denmark participates in NATO's advanced presence in the Baltic countries and Poland. The mission helps to show the solidarity of the alliance with countries that feel vulnerable. 

The Danish Armed Forces contributes to the work of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) in monitoring Europe's external borders. The task is solved in coorporation with local authorities and the Danish police.

Danish soldiers help monitor the ceasefire between North Korea and South Korea. The two countries have never formally concluded peace after the war of 1950-1953.

Danish Challenger aircraft patrol the Baltic Sea to monitor the area and demonstrate NATO's solidarity with the eastern members of the alliance.

The Danish Armed Forces is helping the countries of East Africa build up land and naval forces. It improves the countries' opportunities to combat security policy problems, which also pose threats to Danish interests.

Danish soldiers contribute to maintaining the ceasefire from 1948 between Israel and several of the country's neighbors.

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Denmark, in cooperation with allies and partners, has expanded its support for Ukraine.

Both at sea and on land, the Danish Armed Forces contributes to improve maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, where merchant ships are at risk of pirate attacks.

Denmark contributes to the European naval operation AGENOR in the Strait of Hormuz. The mission is to ensure the free movement of ships in the important and busy waters.

From May 2022 - May 2023, the Danish Armed Forces had deployed a combat battalion with support units in Latvia. The soldiers contributed to NATO's defense plans (NFP) and helped to strengthen security in Denmark.

From September to November 2023 the frigate Niels Juel is deployed to NATO's Task Group 441.01. Denmark deployes on a regular basis warships to NATOs naval forces on high alert. The naval forces is contributing to NATO's heightened readiness in response to Russia's aggressive behavior.