European defence giant opens office in Denmark

Airbus has opened a new office in Copenhagen, strengthening its presence in Denmark at a time when the country is significantly increasing defence spending and seeking closer cooperation with European defence suppliers.

This was reported in a broadcast by TV2 News.

The French aerospace and defence group says the Danish office will support cooperation with customers, authorities and industrial partners. 

The move comes as Denmark is preparing for substantially higher defence investments and as European governments increasingly emphasise strengthening the continent's own defence industrial base.

The establishment also follows a series of recent industrial developments involving Danish companies. Among them is Terma, which recently secured a new contract within the air defence sector, underlining the growing role of Danish companies in European defence programmes.

Industry expects closer collaboration

The arrival of Airbus is viewed by parts of the Danish defence industry as an opportunity to strengthen partnerships between international prime contractors and local suppliers.

According to DI Defence and Security, Airbus' capabilities complement technologies already developed by Danish companies, particularly in areas where domestic industry cannot deliver complete systems on its own.

- There are some defence systems that we can build in Denmark, and there are other things that we cannot. Airbus is one of the major European players, particularly within military aviation, and what they can deliver can be combined with Danish technology and capabilities is a great match, says Joakim Finkelman, director of DI Defence and Security, in an interview with TV2 News.

For Danish companies, Airbus' local presence may create new opportunities to participate in future programmes and supply chains. 

At the same time, industry organisations continue to call for closer dialogue between government, the armed forces and companies to provide greater visibility into future capability requirements and procurement priorities.