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There are many stories about worn-out and inadequate equipment in the defense. But the biggest problem is something else, says the defense minister. However, he will not quantify the extent.

Defense Minister identifies the biggest problem for Danish defense

Animation: Tomas Østergren. Foto: Jens Dresling
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Almost instantly, the words of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (Socialdemokratiet, S) became iconic.

Earlier this year, she allocated an additional 50 billion kroner to defense through the so-called ’acceleration fund’, together with Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen (Venstre, S). She also issued an order to Chief of Defense Michael Hyldgaard.

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