Denmark Signs Agreement with France to Acquire Mistral Missiles

Denmark has signed an agreement to acquire Mistral air defense missiles from France, which will be integrated into the Army’s upcoming very short-range air defense system.

The deal was reached during a state visit to France, where Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen accompanied King Frederik X and Queen Mary in business and defense discussions.

Poulsen highlighted the need for Europe to invest more in its defense industry, stating, "A united Europe must invest massively in building the European defense industry. A strengthened European defense industry is crucial to succeeding with the ongoing rearmament. France plays a significant role here."

The Mistral 3 is a short-range surface-to-air missile designed to counter fighter jets, transport aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles. In 2024, eight European nations, including France and Denmark, agreed to jointly acquire it.

Denmark, a key supporter of Ukraine, seeks to strengthen its air defense. It previously acquired 19 French-made Caesar howitzers, later transferring them to Ukraine, and has now purchased 130 Finnish Patria armored personnel carriers, according to its defense ministry.