A US ally is buying dozens of ships to combat threats from Russia and to protect underwater cables

Source: Business Insider

A Danish navy vessel near Greenland in March 2025Leon Neal/Getty ImagesDenmark plans to boost its navy, as Russian threats grow and concerns mount about subsea cables. It said it's buying four mine-laying ships and 21 other vessels, as well as drones. European officials have accused Russia of being behind attempts to sever vital undersea cables.