Denmark Establishes Unit for Long-Range Drones

February 17, 2026

2 min read

Royal Danish Air Force Creates New Squadron For Arctic Surveillance

The Royal Danish Air Force has established a new unit, 729 Squadron, to operate its incoming long-range drones. The squadron will be based at Aalborg Air Base and will support surveillance of Danish interests in the Arctic, North Atlantic, and Baltic Sea. The unit will operate four MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, with the first aircraft expected to arrive in 2028. The Danish Ministry of Defence announced the purchase of the drones in July 2025, with deliveries expected between 2028 and 2029. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Royal Danish Air Force Danish Ministry of Defence NATO Support and Procurement Agency

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Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1771326090151-2672

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/denmark-new-729-squadron-mq-9b-seaguardian-aalborg

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Denmark Establishes Unit for Long-Range Drones

February 17, 2026

2 min read

Royal Danish Air Force Creates New Squadron For Arctic Surveillance

The Royal Danish Air Force has established a new unit, 729 Squadron, to operate its incoming long-range drones. The squadron will be based at Aalborg Air Base and will support surveillance of Danish interests in the Arctic, North Atlantic, and Baltic Sea. The unit will operate four MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, with the first aircraft expected to arrive in 2028. The Danish Ministry of Defence announced the purchase of the drones in July 2025, with deliveries expected between 2028 and 2029. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Royal Danish Air Force Danish Ministry of Defence NATO Support and Procurement Agency

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drone surveillance maritime security reconnaissance unmanned aircraft defense

Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1771326090151-2672

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/denmark-new-729-squadron-mq-9b-seaguardian-aalborg