UPDATE 1-Denmark to buy two maritime patrol aircraft from Boeing, defence ministry says

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- Denmark will buy two P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft from Boeing BA.N, the country's defence ministry said on Tuesday.

Denmark said last September it was considering acquiring submarine-hunting maritime patrol aircraft to strengthen surveillance around the Faroe Islands and Greenland.

"With maritime patrol aircraft, Denmark's ability to enforce sovereignty and monitor the region is significantly strengthened," Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said in a statement, adding the aircraft would help Denmark meet NATO capability targets in anti-submarine warfare.