Denmark

For Denmark's Security

Lockheed Martin and the Danish Armed Forces have enjoyed a successful partnership since the early 1950s, with the T-33 Shooting Star, F-104 Starfighter, C-130 Hercules and the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Denmark is an essential partner in F-35 production, development and sustainment activities and today.

Base Location

Program Milestones

2016: Denmark selected the F-35 for their new fighter program

2017: The Danish Parliament approved the F-35 appropriations bill covering all program elements through the year 2026

2020: First F-35A for Denmark progressing towards delivery

2021: Delivered first Danish F-35A to the Royal Danish Air Force

2021: First Danish test pilot flies in the Danish F-35

2023: First In-country Aircraft Arrival