Denmark Is Open to Buying More F-35 Jets, Minister Tells Borsen

Denmark won’t exclude buying military equipment from the US as part of a defense spending boost and should even acquire more Lockheed Martin F-35 jets than the 27 it has on order, Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen tells Borsen newspaper.

• Europe needs to be able to do more on its own when it comes to defense, but it’s unrealistic to end cooperation with the US, he says, according to the newspaper
• NOTE: Feb. 19: Danes Plan $17 Billion Defense Spending Hike to Deter Russia
• NOTE: March 19: Is There a Non-American Pilot Aboard This F-35?: Lionel Laurent

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