Denmark’s military is facing significant challenges due to years of budget cuts, according to the “Operation Sparekniv” podcast series. The podcast highlights the deteriorating state of military infrastructure, including crumbling buildings and warships plagued with errors and deficiencies.

The series raises critical questions about how the Danish Armed Forces reached this point and who bears the responsibility for the current situation. The initial episode focuses on the numerous warning signs that were ignored as austerity measures were implemented within the military.

Ground-based air defense is essentially non-existent, further underscoring the severity of the issues. The podcast aims to explore the impact of these cuts and their consequences for Denmark’s defense capabilities in a changing global landscape.