[SHABELLENEWS] The Danish government is deploying a Challenger airplane to support maritime security in the Horn of Africa.Additionally, the government decided that Denmark will again make a Challenger airplane available for the Mediterranean efforts to monitor EU’s outer borders.
"I am pleased that once again, Denmark can play a part in maritime security in the Horn of Africa region. The waters of the region play a vital role in international commercial shipping, and Denmark has previously won great international recognition for our role here," said Anders Samuelsen, Denmark’s minister for foreign affairs.
The Danish air detachment will be deployed for about 30 days from the middle of May 2017 to the middle of June 2017.
During its deployment, the detachment will be tasked to support Task Force 150 by gathering intelligence, which can contribute to on-going surveillance and building situational awareness in the Indian Ocean.
At the time of deployment, Task Force 150 will be under French leadership.
