Troels Lund Poulsen
Troels Lund Poulsen is the Danish Minister of Defence, representing the Liberal Party. He has been in office since 2021 and is responsible for overseeing Denmark's defense policies and military procurement. Recently, he has been in the news for advocating a significant overhaul of how the Danish Armed Forces procure military equipment. Under his leadership, there is a strong emphasis on increasing the speed of procurement processes, citing that the current methods are too slow and cumbersome. His push for direct purchases and collaborations with other nations aims to address urgent defense needs amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Born on Jun 28, 1972 (53 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 9 | 6.78 | 0.70% | +40% | 5,792,202 | 57,106 | $350,000 | 3,451$ |
| Norway | 2 | 6.50 | 0.17% | +10% | 5,421,241 | 10,099 | $403,000 | 751$ |
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 36,413 | $1,400,000 | 1,090$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,120 | $68,000 | 52$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,647 | $12,800 | 16$ |
| France | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 57,764 | $2,700,000 | 2,389$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,921 | $34,000 | 35$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 2,092 | $54,000 | 42$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 7.00 | 0.29% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,621 | $2,100 | 6$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 3,857 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Russia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 112,406 | $1,500,000 | 1,170$ |
| Totals | 20 | 283,728,927 | 289,046 | $6,529,000 | 9,006$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Denmark:
Troels Lund Poulsen was also present during the announcement of the military capacity.
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Russia:
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen stated that Copenhagen will spend 58 billion kroner on air defense systems.
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Denmark:
Troels Lund Poulsen participated in the announcement regarding Denmark's military procurement.
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Norway:
Troels Lund Poulsen states that the defense is inadequate compared to their capacity.
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Denmark:
Troels Lund Poulsen adds that the decision to acquire long-range weapons is crucial for Denmark's defense.
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Denmark:
Troels Lund Poulsen is the Danish Minister of Defense facing challenges in military spending amidst historical changes in warfare.
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Denmark:
Troels Lund Poulsen is the Danish Minister of Defense facing challenges due to significant changes in the nature of warfare.
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France:
Troels Lund Poulsen announced that Denmark would acquire eight long and medium-range air defense systems.
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Ireland:
Danish defence minister Troels Lund Poulsen said, 'Experience from Ukraine shows that ground-based air defence plays a crucial role.'
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Latvia:
Troels Lund Poulsen emphasized the importance of air defense in the development of the armed forces.
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