Danish military orders long-range missiles, drawing Russian ire

Straits Times22 October 2026, 15:16 UTCDenmark

COPENHAGEN, Oct 22 - NATO member Denmark said on Thursday it has agreed to buy its first long-range precision missiles as the Nordic country seeks to bolster its security to deter Russian aggression in Europe, drawing condemnation from Moscow.

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