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Denmark to purchase at least 10 new F-35 fighter jets

Denmark plans to buy at least 10 more F-35 fighter jets from the US, potentially bringing its fleet to 40, as part of efforts to meet NATO's new defense spending targets.

Anadolu Agency EUROPE
Published July 09,2025
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Denmark plans to purchase at least 10 new F-35 fighter jets from the US, Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen told broadcaster TV2.

The plan to purchase 10 additional F-35s by October would bring the Danish aircraft fleet up to around 40 fighter jets.

Without putting a specific price tag on the price of the additional jets, Poulsen said it would be "a very large amount of billions."

He also did not give a specific year when the Danish aircraft fleet will be fully phased in.

"I assess, based on what I have spoken to people in the F-35 office, that there is a good opportunity to accelerate further deliveries of F-35 fighter jets if we make a quick decision," Poulsen added.

At its summit last month, NATO set new, higher targets of 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) for defense spending by its member states, including Denmark, a founding member of the alliance.