Royal Danish Air Force

Key facts

Official Name Royal Danish Air Force
Local Name Flyvevรฅbnet
Country๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark
World rank#66
Active aircrafts111 as of 2025
Aircrafts on order23
Roundel

Roundel of Denmark air force

Overview

The Denmark Air Force, known as Flyvevรฅbnet in Danish, is the aerial warfare branch of the Danish military. Established on October 1, 1950, it operates under the Danish Defence Command. The Air Force primarily focuses on providing air support and defense capabilities to Denmark and its allies. Its fleet consists of various aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters, transport aircraft, and unmanned aerial systems. The Air Force has been involved in several international operations and missions, ranging from peacekeeping to combat operations. Notably, it participated in NATO operations during the Cold War, including air defense patrols and surveillance missions. It played a crucial role in the Kosovo War, the Afghanistan War, and the international coalition against ISIS. With a strong emphasis on modernization, the Air Force regularly updates its equipment and technology to ensure operational effectiveness and maintain its defense capabilities. Training and international cooperation are also fundamental aspects of the Denmark Air Force's mission to fulfill its responsibilities as a member of the international defense community.

Origin countries of aircrafts

Country Active Aircraft
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 58
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden 25
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom 14
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy 14
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France 11
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada 3

Evolution of Danish Air Force fleet

Aircrafts by type in 2025

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 45
Helicopter Helicopter 34
Training Training 25
Transport Transport 7

Full inventory in 2025

Royal Danish Air Force

Various public data, including Wikipedia, Flightglobal.com, SIPRI Arms Transfer and official government websites.