Denmark must become better at hunting submarines in the Arctic, say Minister of Defence Jeppe Bruus (right) and Chief of Defence Michael Hyldgaard (left) regarding the procurement of two maritime patrol aircraft. Here they are seen at a press conference in June. (Archive photo). Photo: Sebastian Elias Uth/Ritzau Scanpix
Denmark buys two US planes to track Arctic submarines
Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus announced Tuesday that Denmark will acquire two P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to improve submarine hunting and surveillance in the Arctic and North Atlantic. The Boeing-produced US planes will replace Denmark’s four worn-out Challenger aircraft. Unlike the...
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