Nordic Countries Combine Air Defenses To Counter Russian Threat

#Nordic air chiefs sign the first Nordic Air Commanders' Intent, which is the foundation for a unified Nordic air defence. The ultimate goal is to be able to operate together as one force. Read more (in Danish) ➡️ https://t.co/p7Qc0Uv5pX #dkforsvar #dkpol https://t.co/lO2dSMH6UO

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Warzone/The Drive: Nordic Air Defense Pact Combines Forces Of Hundreds Of Fighter Aircraft 

Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are working to combine air defense forces in the face of the Russian threat. 

To better cope with threats emanating from Russia, the countries of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden have created a unified Nordic air defense alliance, pooling the resources of their air forces. They have upwards of 300 fighter jets between them as well as training, transport and surveillance fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. 

Those four nations on Friday announced they signed the first Nordic Air Commanders' Intent last week during a meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

“The declaration of intent strengthens Nordic cooperation and paves the way for further strengthening of the Nordic air forces,” the four nations said Friday in a joint statement. “The ultimate goal is to be able to operate seamlessly together as one force by developing a Nordic concept for joint air operations based on already-known NATO methodology.”  

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Nordic Countries Combine Air Defenses To Counter Russian Threat  

Nordic countries plan joint air defence to counter Russian threat -- Reuters  

Nordics form joint fleet of 200+ modern fighter jets, bad for Russia -- Insider  

Nordic countries move toward linking their air forces: 250 planes -- Defense News  

In A Historic First, Denmark, Finland, Norway & Sweden Join Forces To Operate A 250-Strong Fighter Jet Fleet -- EurAsian Times  

Nordic countries plan joint air defence to counter Russian threat -- Al Jazeera

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Left-Leaning Coalition Wins A One-Seat Majority In Parliament

 

The Guardian: Denmark election result keeps Social Democrats at the helm 

Mette Frederiksen bloc wins strongest showing in 20 years but stability may be issue after pledge for broad left-right coalition Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, has won a nail-biting election that gave her left-leaning bloc a one-seat majority in parliament. 

But her pledge to build a broad left-right coalition may make it difficult for her to form a stable government. 

Exit polls on Tuesday night had suggested Frederiksen’s five-party “red” bloc would lose its majority in the 179-seat parliament, but as the last votes were counted early on Wednesday it became clear that it had secured 87 seats in mainland Denmark. 

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WNU Editor: It looks like Denmark is going to end up with a fragile coalition government .... Danish leader quits in bid to form new Cabinet despite win (AP). 

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Left-Leaning Coalition Wins A One-Seat Majority In Parliament  

Denmark PM to try to form new government after election win -- AP  

Danes hand Social Democrats mandate to form government -- Reuters 

Denmark: Ruling Center-left bloc wins razor-thin majority -- DW  

Denmark election: Centre-left bloc comes out on top -- BBC  

Danish left-wing bloc retains a majority in parliament -- France 24

Exit Polls Show No Clear Winner In Denmark Election

 

DW: Denmark: No clear winner, ex-PM to play key role — exit poll 

Former Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen is set to play a pivotal role after an inconclusive election result, exit polls have revealed. 

Neither the ruling left nor the right-wing opposition are set to win a majority. 

Former Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen looked set to become the Scandinavian country's proverbial kingmaker after an inconclusive election result, according to exit polls on Tuesday, with neither the ruling left nor right-wing opposition set to secure enough seats.  

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WNU Editor: It looks like Denmark's ruling centre-left coalition have lost their majority. Final results will be known in the next few days. 

Exit Polls Show No Clear Winner In Denmark Election  

Exit poll points to no clear winner in Danish election -- AP  

Exit polls show no clear winning majority in Denmark election -- France 24  

Denmark election: Social Democrats lead but no majority, exit poll suggests -- The Guardian  

Danish vote paves way for centrist government: exit poll -- Politico

Denmark Accuses Russia, China, Iran, And Others Of Espionage

Reuters: Denmark accuses Russia, China, Iran of espionage threat 

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Denmark warned on Thursday of a rising espionage threat from Russia, China, Iran and others, including in the Arctic region where global powers are jostling for resources and sea routes. 

The Danish Security and Intelligence Service said there had been numerous examples of attempted spying on Denmark, whose active global role had helped make it a tempting target. 

"The threat from foreign intelligence activities against Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands has increased in recent years," Anders Henriksen, head of counterintelligence at the Danish Security and Intelligence Service, said in a report.  

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Update #1: Danish Spy Agency Frets Over Arctic Operations by China and Russia (Bloomberg) 

Update #2: Denmark’s intelligence service says country is target of ‘increased’ foreign spying (AFP)  

WNU Editor: Greenland is the prize, and Denmark's access to high technology.

Denmark's Top Intelligence Chief Has Been In Custody For One Month Over Leak Of Highly Classified Information

Findsen was suspended in 2020 in a possible case of illegal spying on Danish citizens, but was cleared 

DW: Danish spy chief detained over 'highly sensitive' leak 

The head of Denmark’s defense intelligence service, Lars Findsen, has been placed in custody over the leak of highly classified information. 

The chief of Denmark's Defense Intelligence Service (FE), Lars Findsen, has been held in custody for more than a month over an apparent leak, it was revealed on Monday. 

Local media said the leak involved "highly sensitive" information. 

It follows allegations last year that Danish intelligence colluded with the US National Security Agency (NSA) to spy on European leaders and private Danish citizens.  

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WNU Editor: Local Danish media are saying that the leak involves "highly sensitive" information. This follows allegations last year that Danish intelligence colluded with the US National Security Agency (NSA) to spy on European leaders and private Danish citizens. 

Denmark's Top Intelligence Chief Has Been In Custody For One Month Over Leak Of Highly Classified Information  

Danish intelligence chief held over suspected information leaks -- Reuters  

Danish Intelligence Chief Lars Findsen Jailed Following Surveillance Scandal -- Bloomberg 

Intelligence chief arrested over top-secret leaks -- RT

Denmark Goes To The Polls Today To Elect A New Government

Daily Mail: Denmark goes to the polls as centre-left Social Democrats are expected to win after adopting right-wing parties' tough stance on immigration

* Social Democrats under Mette Frederiksen are expected to win today's election
* The centre-left party supports restrictive immigration, but a strong welfare state
* Tough policies on immigration have been adopted by almost all Danish parties
* As a result the far-right Danish People's Party has lost its appeal with voters

Denmark goes to the polls in a general election today, with the centre-left Social Democrats predicted to win after adopting the right wing's long-standing tough stance on immigration.

Opinion polls put the party, led by Mette Frederiksen, at 27.2 per cent, a comfortable lead of almost 10 percentage points ahead of Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen's ruling Liberal Party, which has been in power for 14 of the last 18 years.

The polls also indicate that the far-right Danish People's Party, which has informally supported Rasmussen's minority government, could lose almost half its support, shrinking to 10.7 per cent.

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More News On Today's Election In Denmark

The Left-wing leader set to become Denmark's new prime minister... after adopting stringent RIGHT-WING policies against 'non-European' migrants -- Daily Mail
Center-left looks set to win Denmark election on welfare pledges -- Reuters
Denmark's left heads right in general election -- DW
Denmark Election Is Fueled by Anger on Climate and Immigration -- The New York Times
Polls show Danish center left set to oust government -- Politico
Danish left set for immigrant pushback payoff -- Politico
Danes go to the polls in crucial election as political landscape shifts -- The Local/AFP
Denmark general election 2019: All you need to know to understand the vote -- Euronews

A One Man's Terror Campaign Results In Copenhagan Being Locked Down. Suspected Gunman Killed By Police At His Appartment

VOA: Danish Police Kill Suspect Believed Responsible for Deadly Attacks

Danish police said a man they shot dead early Sunday was likely behind the two shooting attacks Saturday in Copenhagen that killed two civilians and wounded five police officers.

WNU Editor: A lone wolf attack like what happened in Canada a few months ago.

More News On Yesterday's Terror Attack In Denmark

Police kill man believed behind 2 shootings in Copenhagen -- AP
Danish police say kill suspect in Copenhagen attacks -- Reuters
http://www.voanews.com/content/copenhagen-cafe-shooting/2644266.html -- Al Jazeera
Gunman Believed to Be Behind 2 Copenhagen Attacks Is Fatally Shot, Police Say -- NYT
Man shot dead after Denmark attacks -- Daily Mail/Press Association
Denmark gunman 'tracked down using CCTV' -- BBC
Denmark attacks: 'We have tasted the ugly taste of fear,' Prime Minister says -- CNN
Danish PM: 'We don't know the motive for the attacks' -- Deutshe Welle
Slain Jewish guard in Denmark described as 'irreplaceable'. -- AP
Copenhagen shootings: Why Denmark was steeled for terror attack -- Malcolm Brabant, BBC

Denmark Under The Terrorist Bullseye

Agency: Terror Threat Against Denmark
Considerable -- Kansas City/AP

Denmark's intelligence service says there is still a considerable threat from Islamic extremists against Danes and Danish interests abroad.

The Danish Security and Intelligence Service says it has seen signs of threats from militants, especially in North Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The service says the reprinting in February of a cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad has lead to "a sharpened focus" on Denmark. The original publication triggered violent protests in Muslim countries.

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My Comment: Damn those cartoons.