International Operations
Danish soldiers are constantly deployed on international missions in some of the world's hotspots, where they solve peace-building, peace-keeping and stabilizing tasks. Danish soldier are deployed to the Baltic countries as part of NATOs enhanced forward presence.
Kosovo - peace efforts since 1999
Defence Command Denmark
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Operation
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Fra 1999
Danish soldiers have supported the international effort for peace in Kosovo since 1999 in the NATO-led operation KFOR.
Iraq - OIR and NMI
Defence Command Denmark
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Operation
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Fra 2014
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.
Estonia - NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP)
Defence Command Denmark
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Operation
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Fra 2015
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 contribution is approx. 160 soldiers.
Mali - Support for the United Nations
Defence Command Denmark
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Operation
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Fra 2014
The Danish Armed Forces support the UN peacekeeping mission in the large West African country of Mali.
The Mediterranean - guarding Europe's external borders
Defence Command Denmark
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Operation
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Fra 2015
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.
Korea - ceasefire monitored
Defence Command Denmark
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Operation
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Fra 1953
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.
The Baltic Sea - monitoring for NATO
Defence Command Denmark
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Operation
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Fra 2014
Danish Challenger aircraft patrol the Baltic Sea to monitor the area and demonstrate NATO's solidarity with the eastern members of the alliance.
East Africa - building forces
Defence Command Denmark
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Operation
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Fra 2009
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.
The Middle East - ceasefire monitoring
Defence Command Denmark
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Operation
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Fra 1948
Danish soldiers contribute to maintaining the ceasefire from 1948 between Israel and several of the country's neighbors.
The Danish armed Forces extended support to Ukraine
Defence Command Denmark
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Operation
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Fra 1995
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Denmark, in cooperation with allies and partners, has expanded its support for Ukraine.
Gulf of Guinea
Defence Command Denmark
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Operation
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Fra 2016
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.
Strait of Hormuz
Defence Command Denmark
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Operation
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Fra 2020
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.
Latvia – securing the eastern flank of NATO
Defence Command Denmark
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Operation
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Fra 2022
The Armed Forces has deployed a combat battalion with support units in Latvia. The approximately 800 soldiers contribute to NATO's defense plans and contingency forces and help to strengthen security in Denmark.
Task Group 441.01
Defence Command Denmark
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Operation
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Fra 2022
The frigate Niels Juel is deployed in a NATO naval force on high alert. Denmark is contributing to NATO's heightened readiness in response to Russia's aggressive behavior.