The facility was deployed for the first time during the June exercise, away from Denmark’s permanent air bases. The Danish Armed Forces said the test confirmed that the system can be rapidly established, integrated and used to support air operations under demanding conditions.
The successful trial also marked a milestone for Denmark’s F-35 program by meeting the operational requirements established for the capability. The Air Force can now use the facility to support fighter operations from dispersed and forward locations.
“The successful exercise shows that we have achieved the operational maturity we have worked purposefully toward. With the deployable operations facility, we can conduct F-35 operations from forward locations while at the same time meeting the operational requirements set for the Air Force’s F-35 capability,” said Gen. Jan Dam, Chief of the Air Command.
The containerized facility provides the secure infrastructure required for mission planning, command and operational support away from home air stations. Its deployable design is intended to give the Danish Air Force greater flexibility in determining where F-35 operations can be conducted.
Denmark said the capability strengthens its ability to conduct dispersed and flexible air operations in close cooperation with NATO allies. Experience from Ramstein Flag 2026 will also feed into the further development of the country’s F-35 capability.
The exercise in Norway demonstrated that the facility can be moved to a forward location and brought into operation under demanding conditions. Following the test, the Danish Air Force now has a fully operational deployable facility dedicated to supporting F-35 operations.
