Denmark agrees to buy its first long-range precision missiles

Denmark announced on Thursday that it will acquire two types of long-range precision missiles, Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles for its F-35 fighters and ground-launched Anthem cruise missiles from the US firm Covenant, its first weapons of this class.

Why it matters: The purchase gives a small NATO state its own ability to strike back deep inside an attacker's territory, a capability the alliance has asked for, and it does so with quantities and costs still undisclosed and the Kongsberg package still to be negotiated.

Data as of Danish Ministry of Defence announcement of October 22, 2026, read in full (in Danish, translated), with Defense News, Breaking Defense and Reuters reports of October 22, 2026, read in full. The ministry disclosed no quantities, costs or delivery dates; Kongsberg said negotiations will determine the scope and value of its package. The Russian embassy statement is reported as that embassy's own position. Developing item.

Denmark will acquire two types of long-range precision missiles, the Norwegian Joint Strike Missile from Kongsberg for its F-35 fighter aircraft and the Anthem cruise missile from the American company Covenant, which can be launched from land, Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said in a ministry statement on Thursday, adding that the purchases followed the Chief of Defence’s recommendation and are meant to strengthen national and collective deterrence. Copenhagen disclosed neither quantities nor cost, and Kongsberg said in a company statement that negotiations with the customer will determine the scope and value of the Joint Strike Missile package, while Danish officials cite a NATO target for the country to offer a long-range strike capability by 2030. Russia’s embassy in Copenhagen condemned the purchase in a written statement, warning of “inevitable disastrous consequences”, Reuters reported.

Denmark agrees to buy its first long-range precision missiles

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