The F-35s was bought many years ago and is already in use. Discarding such a massive investment (and capability) now, would not make sense. Denmarks Air Force is not large enough to support too many different types.

We have 100% been way way way to beholden of the US, no doubt about it - but people have woken up now w. Krasnov 2.0, and our government always goes where the votes are, so I actually believe things will change now.

As a Dane I think this statement is beyond embarrassing from our PM. I hope it is only for show, while decoupling efforts are ongoing behind the scenes.