Ongoing operationer

Denmark has been a part of KFOR from the very beginning.

The Danish effort in the Sahel region contributes to the fight against terrorism in order to ensure stability in the region. Since the conflict began in 2012, Denmark has supported this fight with military contributions in Mali and the Sahel region several times. Denmark has contributed together with international partners and through the Peace and Stabilisation fund.

Denmark continues to support the global coalition's fight against ISIL.

Since 2008, when the threat of piracy in East Africa was at its highest, Denmark has made significant contributions to the international efforts to counter piracy and enhance maritime safety off the coast of the Horn of Africa and in the Gulf of Guinea.

NATO’s mission in Iraq is focused on supporting Iraq in reforming the Iraqi security sector and capacity building of the Iraqi security forces.

Denmark has contributed with fighter aircraft in support of NATO Air Policing since 2004.

The Heads of State and Government of NATO decided at the NATO Summit in Madrid in 2022 to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and defence posture in the Baltic States and Poland.

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, was established in 2005 and is an essential part of EU’s ability to safeguard the area of freedom, security, and justice on EU’s outer boarders.

Denmark has a broad and significant engagement in Africa, particularly through the Peace and Stabilisation Fund. A central focus for Denmark is to promote security and stability in the Gulf of Guinea, West Africa, and the Horn of Africa. This includes the deployment of military contributions, police and civilian experts, as well as humanitarian aid.

The purpose of the mission is to protect the freedom of navigation, ensure coordination between parties in the area and contribute to the de-escalation by diplomatic and military presence.

On February 24, 2022, Ukraine was attacked by Russia. Since then, Denmark, in close cooperation with allies and partners, has taken significant responsibility in supporting Ukraine. Denmark has provided Ukraine with weapons, equipment, and military training.