Copenhagen (AFP) April 19, 2024 - Embarrassing malfunctions, angry dismissals and soaring costs have recently exposed the dire state of Denmark s military after two years of generous donations to Ukraine, prompting Copenhagen to upgrade its armed forces.
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The events have so far led to the dismissal this week of Denmark’s top military chief, Gen. Flemming Lentfer, who failed to inform the defense minister about an incident on the frigate HDMS Iver Huitfeldt last month while deployed to the Red Sea, where it was part of a U.S.-led operation to defend commercial shipping against Houthi militants.
Denmark's top military chief, General Flemming Lentfer, was dismissed from his position as the country faces a series of scandals plaguing the Armed Forces.