International Roles

Danish soldiers have supported the international effort for peace in Kosovo since 1999 in the NATO-led operation KFOR. 

Denmark contributes to NATO's advisory mission in Iraq (NATO Mission Iraq). Denmark also contributes to the international coalition, which since 2014 has helped Iraq in the fight against ISIL. Both missions strengthen Iraq's capabilities to provide security for the country itself.

Denmark participates in NATO's advanced presence in the Baltic countries and Poland. The mission helps to show the solidarity of the alliance with countries that feel vulnerable. 

The Danish Armed Forces contributes to the work of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) in monitoring Europe's external borders. The task is solved in coorporation with local authorities and the Danish police.

Danish soldiers help monitor the ceasefire between North Korea and South Korea. The two countries have never formally concluded peace after the war of 1950-1953.

Danish Challenger aircraft patrol the Baltic Sea to monitor the area and demonstrate NATO's solidarity with the eastern members of the alliance.

The Danish Armed Forces is helping the countries of East Africa build up land and naval forces. It improves the countries' opportunities to combat security policy problems, which also pose threats to Danish interests.

Danish soldiers contribute to maintaining the ceasefire from 1948 between Israel and several of the country's neighbors.

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Denmark, in cooperation with allies and partners, has expanded its support for Ukraine.

Both at sea and on land, the Danish Armed Forces contributes to improve maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, where merchant ships are at risk of pirate attacks.

Denmark contributes to the European naval operation AGENOR in the Strait of Hormuz. The mission is to ensure the free movement of ships in the important and busy waters.

Since August 2024, Danish soldiers have deployed to Latvia once again, contributing to the security of NATO’s eastern flank.

From July to December 2024, Denmark is in lead of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1).The naval force conduct patrols in the waters surrounding Europe, including the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic.