The Danish Ministry of Defence and Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works have completed a live demonstration proving the F-35 fighter jet’s ability to serve as a force multiplier in multi-domain operations.
During the flight test, Danish F-35s travelled from Fort Worth, Texas, and transmitted classified data through Skunk Works’ DAGGR-2 Open Systems Gateway via commercial satellite communications. This data was displayed in real time at Skrydstrup Air Base in Denmark.
“This collaboration with the Danish MOD enabled us to do what we do best at Skunk Works – rapidly deploy ready-now capabilities at a pace unparalleled in the industry and prove it through real-world flights,” OJ Sanchez, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works vice president and general manager, said in a statement.
“This demonstration builds on our successful track record of collaboration with international partners and defines what truly sets us apart: our commitment to open systems architecture, which enables seamless integration across any platform, sensor, or shooter – regardless of the manufacturer.”
The activity comes as Denmark increases its investment in defense. Earlier this year, the Danish MOD set up a $7 billion Acceleration Fund to boost military spending in 2025 and 2026. This funding is projected to raise Denmark’s defense budget above 3 percent of its GDP during those years and complements previously agreed-upon defense spending.