Denmark is sending M113 armoured personnel carriers (APCs), anti-tank mines, and mortar shells to Ukraine. The three weapon programs are a part of the 600 million DKK (€80.6 million) donation that Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen promised Ukraine final week throughout his go to to Kyiv. It’s nonetheless unclear whether or not the Danish arms assist has left the nation. In response to DR News, since Frederiksen’s go to, the Danish Defence and particularly the Military has been reviewing which weapon programs in inventory might be of use in Ukraine.

For safety causes, neither the Danish Defence Command nor the defence ministry is prepared to disclose when the Danish arms assist was anticipated to succeed in its vacation spot. For the reason that starting of the struggle in Ukraine, Denmark offered 2,700 M72 LAW Gentle Antitank Weapons, 300 FIM-92 Stinger man-portable anti-aircraft missile programs, and 25 Skywatch drones for reconnaissance and data gathering. Denmark will give €80.5 million to Ukraine to finance weapons and also will help the nation with mine clearance and rebuilding work. Final week, throughout a go to to Kyiv, the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen introduced a finances of $87.6 million of weapons.

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Royal Danish troopers of Alpha Firm, third Reconnaissance Battalion, Guard Hussar Regiment function M113 Armored Personnel Carriers whereas conducting cordon and search operations throughout train Mixed Resolve III on the Joint Multinational Readiness Heart in Hohenfels, Germany. (U.S. Military photograph by Pfc. Shardesia Washington/Launched)

The M113 armoured personnel provider has been in use within the Danish defence arsenal since 1964 however has been modernised a number of occasions. In response to the defence ministry’s web site, the armoured personnel provider have been fitted with extra highly effective engines, new interiors and stronger armour. Danish armoured personnel carriers are appropriate for the type of struggle prone to be fought in southern and jap Ukraine. It’s a cell battle, the place personnel should be protected as they’re transported from factors A to B by means of areas underneath hearth. On the identical time, it has some armament, as a heavy machine gun might be mounted on the PMV.

The M113G3 is a late 1990’s modification package deal for the M113A1/A2 by Germany’s Flensburger Fahrzeugbau GmbH, and is in service with Denmark and Germany. Just like the M113A3, the M113G3 obtained a extra highly effective 300hp 6-cylinder, 10.6 liter turbo-charged diesel-engine (MTU 6V 183 TC22 EURO II) coupled to a ZF LSG 1000 transmission (6F2R), improved suspension, improved steering and braking programs, and exterior fuel-tanks. The M113G4-DK could also be outfitted with the Diehl Energetic Automobile Safety System (AVePS) to boost safety towards RPG and ATGM threats.

Denmark to Send M113 Armored Personnel Carriers and Weapons to Ukraine
An M113 Armored Personnel Provider with Danish Troopers rolls by means of the sand because it comes into contact with opposing forces throughout a part of the sphere coaching train at Saber Strike.(U.S. Military Europe photograph by Spc. Joshua Leonard)