International Roles

Danish soldiers are deployed on international missions in some of the world's hotspots, where they solve peace-building, peace-keeping and stabilizing tasks. 

Facts and figures

• NATO has been a cornerstone of Danish security and defence policy since 1949.
• Denmark has participated actively in UN peacekeeping operations since 1948.
• More than 60,000 Danish service-members have served in trouble spots all over the world in UN and NATO missions or through Danish participation in international coalitions.
• Since 1990 Danish soldiers, sailors, and airmen have participated in peace-building and peace-supporting operations and in the international fight against piracy and terrorism; often under harsh conditions far from Denmark's borders.
• Since 2018 Denmark has deployed soldiers, airmen, and fighter aircraft to the Baltic countries on a regular basis as part of NATO’s reassurance measures and enhanced forward presence.

Current deployments

Somalia – EU Training Mission

Defence Command Denmark / Operation / Fra 2025

Denmark contributes staff officers to the EU Training Mission in Somalia.

Moldova – Strengthening Moldova’s military capabilities

Defence Command Denmark / Operation / Fra 2025

Denmark contributes through donations, education, training and advisory support to strengthen Moldova’s military capabilities and resilience against current and future threats.

Latvia – securing the eastern flank of NATO

Defence Command Denmark / Operation / Fra 2022

Denmark’s security begins in the Baltic region. Denmark therefore contributes to NATO’s deterrence and collective defence on the Alliance’s eastern flank. Denmark leads a NATO headquarters in Latvia and regularly deploys combat battalions to the country.