Denmark Pivots Patrol Ship Procurement Strategy to Arctic Vessels Amid Security Changes

Denmark’s Defense Ministry announced a significant shift in its naval procurement strategy, reorienting its patrol ship design project to focus on Arctic-capable vessels.

The strategic pivot comes in response to evolving security dynamics in the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic regions, with a particular emphasis on strengthening Denmark’s Arctic capabilities, particularly around Greenland. The decision, made by the defense agreement committee, aims to replace the aging Thetis-class vessels with more efficient Arctic ships.

The Defense Command has emphasized the urgent need to replace the current THETIS-class ocean patrol vessels. In 2021, the Danish Parliament approved a plan t…