Another American foothold in Europe
According to Frederiksen, the discussions leading up to the agreement have been a long process and do not reflect the current tensions between the West and Russia, even though it was something to consider.
The Prime Minister pointed to a similar cooperation that the United States currently has with Norway.
Minister of Defense Morten Bødskov emphasized that the initiative does not open up for US bases to be located in Denmark, but it will give the US military another foothold in Europe.
Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod said that Denmark is just one of several European countries that are stepping up defense partnerships with the United States.
“Freedom is not free, and friends move closer together in times of strife. That is what Denmark and the United States are doing now, ”he said.
Source: The Nordic Page