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. 

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

Latvia – securing the eastern flank of NATO

Defence Command Denmark / Operation / 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 / Operation / 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.