The US State Department has approved a possible $1.8 billion Foreign Military Sale to Denmark for up to three Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, according to a notification issued by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
The package covers the aircraft and a wide range of mission systems, radios, electronic warfare equipment, identification systems, radar, countermeasures, and associated training and sustainment.
The deal also includes AN/APY-10 radars, MX-20HD electro-optical systems, NexGEN missile warning sensors, AN/AAQ-24(V)N defensive suites, LN-251 inertial navigation systems with anti-spoofing capability, and ALQ-213 electronic warfare management systems. The approval also covers US government and contractor support over a two-year fielding and training period.
Washington framed the sale as aligned with broader NATO objectives, stating the aircraft would bolster Danish maritime surveillance, deterrence and alliance interoperability.
The DSCA said the deal “will enhance Denmark’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible force that is capable of deterring adversaries and participating in NATO operations.” It added that Copenhagen “will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.”
If concluded, the sale would consolidate the P-8A’s position as NATO’s standard maritime patrol platform. The UK, Norway and Germany already operate or have orders for the aircraft, and Poland has also been cleared to receive it. Denmark’s acquisition would close one of the remaining gaps in northern European P-8 coverage at a time of sustained focus on Baltic and North Atlantic security.
The principal contractor would be Boeing, with no offset arrangements currently identified. US officials indicated that the notification reflects a maximum ceiling value, and the eventual contract value could be lower depending on final configuration and quantities. The proposed sale requires congressional review, and negotiations would determine timelines and final scope.
Or Is It a swap deal for Greenland ? 🤔
Should buy Japanese Kawasaki P-1, hit the fascist states of America in the wallet where it hurts.
The only problem with buying the Kawasaki P1 is that when the Chinese finally lose the plot and attack Taiwan, there will be difficulties in obtaining parts to keep them flying. This is especially the case if Japan helps Taiwan to defend itself, which it has hinted at.
“fascist states of America” ……..sigh!
Indeed. That or the potential French version announced a little while back.
Unfortunately this site is used for propaganda by MAGAs British equivalents in Reform. I do not know how long you have been on this site but in the run up to the last election we had seven calls for a military coup if Labour won? These were from four different people, three of whom (responsible for six of the calls) were open about supporting Reform.
I have no idea how many people are on this site or read it but to call out four people and say they are using the site for propaganda purposes is a bit desperate isn’t it?
Sorry Chrislondon, what a tit.
Given Labour’s systematic dismantling of our armed forces and wholesale subversion of the country there aren’t many on here with a pleasant word to say about Labour.
But in reality they are the only people defending the armed forces from Tories and Reform?
I suggest you use the RUSI website to check the facts on military spending before making yourself look stupid with bogus accusations.
Are you seriously defending Labour and their commitment to defence? So far under their tenure theyve cut Puma2, Typhoon Tranche 1, C130s, 3xt23s. They’ve given away most of our artillery and so far ordered a grand total of 3xRCH 155.
Labour and their cabal of hard left progressives have cut capabilities and ordered nothing.
They could buy Greenland in that they could offer every Greenlander a million or even two each to have a referendum. In the long run it would be good value for the yanks. Not a route that would make them many friends but is a logical extension of their philosophy. That said I don’t think the current administration want to pay for anything ever.
A single generational token windfall that would bite current and future generations of Greenlanders hard. Greenland as is will make Greenlanders amongst the richest peoples in the world.
With the UK, Norway, Denmark, Poland, and the US operating the Poseidon (P-8), this enables full NATO integration across the Baltic and Northern Atlantic. Any worries about US manufacturing and military support remind me of when I was told, about 10 years after the Falklands War, that when Reagan was playing the neutral position between Argentina and the UK, the MOD received a call from the Pentagon to say that if we needed an aircraft carrier, then we could borrow one! Our NATO cooperation is long-established, and working together continues regardless of who is the political leader at any time.
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