In response to UN Security Council resolution 1973, on 18/19 August 2011, the Danish parliament voted in-favor of deploying military assets to the Libyan area of operations to take part in NATO’s Operation Unified Protector. Denmark’s military and foreign policy goals revolve largely around heavy involvement in NATO/UN missions around the world. Thus, the deployment to Libya was well in-line with Denmark’s foreign affairs agenda. Denmark deployed six General Dynamics F-16AM Fighting Falcons, two pairs and two spares, along with an array of support staff, administrators, mechanics, targeting personnel, and other related, required assets. All-told, the commitment was around 120 personnel from the Forsvaret.
The Danish F-16s assisted with enforcing the UN-sanctioned no-fly zone and protecting civilians from attack by Gaddafi’s forces. The aircraft were among the most heavily-used during the campaign, dropping 126 precision weapons in the first two weeks alone. Denmark’s contribution ended at the end of October when NATO ended Operation Unified Protector.
Royal danish air force
- 6 x General Dynamics F-16AM Block 20 MLU | Multirole Fighter
- Eskadrille 727
- Eskadrille 730
