PMCDB · Global Private Defense Intelligence
Regulation/Denmark
DK

Denmark

Research status: Partially Verified·Methodology
Relevant Laws
War Material Act; Act on Investment Screening 2021; EU dual-use and procurement rules as implemented.
Licensing Requirements
Manufacturing licenses for war materiel; private security licensing under national law.
Armed Contractor Rules
No dedicated PMC statute; general criminal law and Montreux Document support.
Export Control
War materiel export licenses issued by Ministry of Justice; dual-use by Danish Business Authority.
Dual-Use Rules
EU Regulation 2021/821 implementation; catch-all controls.
Foreign Investment Screening
Investment Screening Act 2021 mandatory pre-approval for defense and other sensitive sectors.
Defense Procurement
EU Directive 2009/81 implementation; centralized procurement via Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation.
Classified Contract Rules
PET/FE clearance procedures; NATO-aligned classification handling.
Technology Transfer Restrictions
Technology transfer controls under dual-use regime; end-use verification.
Sanctions & End-Use Monitoring
EU sanctions implementation; end-use certificates.
Government Agencies
Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Defence, Business Authority, PET, FE.
Lessons For Ukraine
Compact EU-aligned model suitable as a template for a mid-sized NATO/EU-aspiring state.
Gaps Or Risks For Ukraine
Small-state model may under-cover Ukraine's much larger defense-industrial base.