Denmark is set to significantly enhance its coastal surveillance capabilities with the acquisition of 32 new radar systems. These advanced radars will replace older models and bolster the nation’s ability to monitor its surrounding waters.

The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (FMI) announced the procurement, highlighting the importance of these systems for national security. Two of the radars will be deployed in Greenland, extending surveillance coverage to the region.

Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen emphasized the crucial role these radars will play in safeguarding Danish interests. “The new coastal radars will actively contribute to strengthening the enforcement of sovereignty, create improved surveillance and increase safety in Danish waters,” he stated. He also noted their importance in protecting critical infrastructure and navigational safety, particularly in busy shipping lanes.

The radars are equipped with technology to help prevent collisions in key waterways such as the Great Belt, Øresund, and Fehmarn Belt. Existing radar towers across Denmark will serve as the initial sites for the new installations.

Danish defense company Terma will supply the new hardware, with delivery expected between 2025 and 2026. The new radar system is slated to be fully operational by the end of next year.

The acquisition was made possible through the political agreement on Danish defence and security 2024-2033, reached in 2023. Funding is sourced from the Defence’s equipment budget and the Acceleration Fund, a state fund dedicated to strengthening Denmark’s defense capabilities. The specific cost of the new radar systems has not been disclosed.