Thales and Systematic have formed a strategic partnership to develop integrated air defense capabilities for the Danish Armed Forces.
The collaboration combines Systematic’s command-and-control software with Thales’ air defense technologies, including the SAMP/T NG missile defense system, to support Denmark’s modernization of its air and surface-based air missile defense architecture.
Rather than developing a new weapon system, the deal focuses on improving how different air defense assets communicate and operate together. The companies said the goal is to deliver interoperable capabilities that can integrate with Denmark’s existing defense architecture and NATO operations.
The alliance will also support the Danish Acquisition and Logistics Organisation, which oversees defense procurement, while strengthening Denmark’s domestic defense industry through local industrial participation and potential export opportunities.
“This partnership is an important step to strengthen Denmark’s air defense capabilities with trusted European technology, while building on the strong industrial capabilities we have developed here in Denmark,” Systematic vice president for business development Klaus Qvist said.
Denmark Expands Defense Partnerships
The Thales-Systematic agreement follows a series of partnerships aimed at strengthening Denmark’s defense capabilities and industrial base.
In May, Australia’s DroneShield and Denmark’s Terma signed an agreement to develop interoperable counter-drone capabilities, creating a framework for joint testing and future deployment.
In March, Spain’s Navantia proposed a long-term partnership to support Denmark’s next generation of naval programs, offering local industrial participation, training, and lifecycle support with deliveries beginning in 2030.
This follows a December 2025 agreement between Heckler & Koch and Rheinmetall Nordic to jointly deliver integrated small arms, fire control, and weapon accessory solutions for European military and law enforcement customers.