Thomas Ahrenkiel
Thomas Ahrenkiel is a Danish intelligence officer who has been appointed as the new head of the Danish Defence Intelligence Service (Forsvarets Efterretningstjeneste) effective September 1. He previously held this position from 2010 to 2015 and is returning to the role after a period of significant changes within the agency. His appointment comes in the wake of the controversy surrounding the previous leadership, particularly following the home-sending of Lars Findsen in 2020. Ahrenkiel's return marks a notable comeback in a critical time for Danish intelligence operations.
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Thomas Ahrenkiel, head of the Danish Defence Intelligence Service, states that hackers contribute to Denmark's security.
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Denmark· 2026-01-29
The Director of the Danish Military Intelligence Service stated that they are very sure these are pro-Russian groups linked to the Russian state.
Danemarca acuză Rusia de atacuri cibernetice „distructive și perturbatoare”: „Instrumente ale războiului său hibrid împotriva Occidentului”
Romania· 2025-12-19
Thomas Ahrenkiel stated that they are confident that the cyberattacks are linked to groups associated with the Russian state.
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Hungary· 2025-12-19Thomas Ahrenkiel, the head of Danish military intelligence, stated that they are convinced these are pro-Russian groups linked to the Russian state.
Dėl dviejų kibernetinių atakų Danija kaltina su Rusija siejamas programišių grupuotes
Lithuania· 2025-12-18
The director of the DDIS, Thomas Ahrenkiel, said they were 'very certain that these are pro-Russian groups that have connections to the Russian state'.
Denmark says Russia was behind two ‘destructive and disruptive’ cyber-attacks | Denmark
United Kingdom· 2025-12-18Thomas Ahrenkiel expressed confidence that pro-Russian groups are responsible for the cyberattacks.
Prorussiske hackere med tråde til staten har fået rør i dansk vandværk til at springeDenmark· 2025-12-18
Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of Denmark's military intelligence service who has pointed out the USA as part of the threat landscape.
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Sweden· 2025-12-18
Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the Danish Defense Intelligence Service who emphasized the bleak outlook for Europe's defense capabilities without American support.
Britisk minister kalder Ruslands forsvar for en dværg sammenlignet med EuropasDenmark· 2025-12-11
Thomas Ahrenkiel, the current director of Danish intelligence, highlighted the evident dilemma for European partners regarding the U.S.
L'intelligence danese ha inserito nel suo rapporto annuale gli Usa come «fonte di preoccupazione»: ecco perché
Italy· 2025-12-11
Thomas Ahrenkiel, the head of the Danish Intelligence Service, stated that the USA is still Denmark's strongest ally.
Ny dansk etterretningsrapport nevner for første gang USA som en del av trusselbildet
Norway· 2025-12-10
Thomas Ahrenkiel, head of the intelligence service, points out that the US is part of the threat landscape.
Trump mot Frederiksen - kanske viktigaste maktkampen i västSweden· 2025-12-10
Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the Danish Defence Intelligence Service.
USA på trussel-liste i ny dansk etterretningsrapportNorway· 2025-12-10Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the Danish Defence Intelligence Service and discussed the international threat landscape.
Kan vi overleve en krig mod Putin uden amerikanernes hjælp?Denmark· 2025-12-06Thomas Ahrenkiel is the director of the Danish Defence Intelligence Service (DDIS) who reported on incidents involving Russian naval ships targeting Danish helicopters and vessels.
Vene sõjaläevad on korduvalt võtnud sihikule Taani helikoptereid ja laevu
Estonia· 2025-10-04He is the head of the Danish military intelligence service.
Russland driver hybridkrig mot DanmarkNorway· 2025-10-03He is the head of the military intelligence service FE.
DN Direkt - USA ska dra tillbaka Colombias presidents visumSweden· 2025-09-27
Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the military intelligence service FE.
DN Direkt - Tv-bolag backar – Kimmel tillbaka i hela USASweden· 2025-09-27Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the military intelligence service FE.
DN Direkt - Vita huset: Inga läkemedelstullar för EUSweden· 2025-09-27Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the military intelligence service FE.
DN Direkt - Kane historisk – nådde 100 målSweden· 2025-09-27Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the military intelligence service FE.
DN Direkt - IAEA: Inspektörer på plats i IranSweden· 2025-09-27Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the military intelligence service FE.
DN Direkt - Polisinsats i Norrköping – man förd till sjukhusSweden· 2025-09-27Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the military intelligence service FE.
DN Direkt - BMW återkallar över 300 000 bilar – brandriskSweden· 2025-09-26Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the military intelligence service FE.
DN Direkt - Dousa: EU kommer att agera på läkemedelstullarSweden· 2025-09-26Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the military intelligence service FE.
DN Direkt - Svenska turister i båtolycka i NorgeSweden· 2025-09-26Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the military intelligence service FE.
DN Direkt - En till handgranat hittad efter explosion i MalmöSweden· 2025-09-26Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the military intelligence service FE.
DN Direkt - Tv-bolag backar – Kimmel tillbaka runt om i USASweden· 2025-09-26Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the military intelligence service FE.
DN Direkt - F1-stjärnan avstod test – hunden allvarligt sjukSweden· 2025-09-26Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the military intelligence service FE.
DN Direkt - SVT fälls för påvens chokladaskarSweden· 2025-09-26Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the military intelligence service FE.
DN Direkt - Bunge blir förste vice riksbankschefSweden· 2025-09-26Thomas Ahrenkiel is the head of the military intelligence service FE.
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