Ukraine Begins Long-Range Missile Fuel Production in Denmark

Denmark is set to host the first foreign production facility of Ukrainian missile fuel, marking a significant expansion for Ukraine's defense industry amid ongoing conflict with Russia. The Ukrainian company Fire Point, known for manufacturing the Flamingo missile—praised by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as one of Ukraine's most effective weapons—will establish the plant near Denmark's Skydstrup Air Force Base, home to the country's F-16 fleet. This facility will produce solid rocket fuel for the Flamingo cruise missiles, which have a flight range exceeding 3,000 kilometers and feature a 1,150 kg warhead. Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen emphasized the move as a demonstration of support for Ukraine's security, independence, and peace. Denmark has contributed over $10 billion in military aid since Russia's 2022 invasion and allocated additional funds to support Ukrainian companies expanding operations within Denmark. The location near a key airbase also facilitates integration with Denmark's national defense infrastructure and access to advanced military technologies.