The world has changed rapidly since the end of the cold war, and the subsequent years have emphasized the urgent need for the ongoing transformation of the Royal Danish Air Force from a static garrison defense to a truly expeditionary Air Force, capable of projecting air power all over the globe.

The five-year agreement on the Danish Defense 2005 - 2009 strengthens the expeditionary capabilities of the Air Force. Streamlining the Royal Danish Air Force organization for expeditionary warfare is one of the cornerstones of the agreement.

By separating peacetime administration and non-operational support functions from the operational organizations, the Air Force will fulfill the concept of “Train and organize as you fight”.

The three current air bases will be transformed to three wings: Wing Karup, Wing Skrydstrup, and Wing Aalborg.

Furthermore, an Expeditionary Combat Support Wing and an Air Control Wing will be established. All wings will be totally expeditionary and capable of deploying and participating in international missions abroad.

The Royal Danish Air Force has already proved its international standard and ability during e.g.  Operation Allied Force in Kosovo in 1999 and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan during 2002 -2003 with F-16 Fighting Falcon combat air craft deployment and attendance of 150 soldiers based in Manas, Kyrgyzstan.

The Royal Danish Air Force also contributes to homeland security. The main tasks are air space surveillance, air policing, search and rescue operations, marine environment surveillance, and helicopter support to the Danish police.