The Royal Danish Army
The army consists of Denmark's professional landforces and the Danish conscripts.
The Army
The total strength of the Danish Army is approximately 7000-9000 professional troops, excluding conscripts undergoing basic training. In addition the army has a number of reservists attached and the ability to, within a short span of time, mobilize additional prepared light forces.
Current deployments
Internationally the Army currently deploys units to:
- Latvia
- Iraq
- The United Kingdom (support for Ukraine)
Denmark contributes to NATO's plans for the defense of the Baltic countries. A Danish combat battalion with support units is periodically deployed to Latvia. Photo: Thomas Reimann / The Armed Forces
