Danish Firm Plans Domestic Production of 122 mm Rockets Using Serbian Technology

A Danish defence manufacturer is preparing to launch domestic production of 122 mm artillery rockets based on Serbian technology, a move that could strengthen Europe’s ammunition supply capacity while also triggering political and security scrutiny within Denmark.

SkyPro Propulsion, a Denmark-based company, has outlined plans to manufacture the G-2000SL+ 122 mm rocket under licence from Serbia. The project comes amid sustained efforts across Europe to expand artillery and rocket production as demand for conventional munitions remains high due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and wider NATO rearmament initiatives.

Rocket Capabilities and Technical Profile

The planned production centres on the G-2000SL+, an improved variant of Serbia’s G-2000 rocket family. The system is designed for full compatibility with existing 122 mm multiple launch rocket systems, including widely used legacy platforms still in service across Europe and other regions.

Available technical data indicate that the G-2000SL+ has a maximum range of up to 41 kilometres, a significant improvement over older Soviet-era 122 mm rockets. Its circular error probable, estimated at around one per cent of firing distance, places it among the more accurate unguided rockets in its category, allowing effective use without requiring new or specialised launch systems.

Planned Production Scale

According to project plans, SkyPro Propulsion is aiming for an annual production capacity of approximately 10,000 rockets once manufacturing is fully operational. If achieved, this would make the facility one of the more notable 122 mm rocket production sites in Northern Europe.

Defence industry analysts note that combining Serbian design expertise with Danish manufacturing standards could result in shorter delivery timelines, reliable quality control, and improved resilience within European supply chains.

Government and Intelligence Scrutiny

The proposed licence purchase from Serbia has attracted attention from Denmark’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Justice, as well as Danish intelligence services. The scrutiny is linked to Serbia’s close political and economic relationship with Russia, which has raised concerns within the European Union and NATO regarding defence-industrial cooperation involving Serbian military technology.

Although Serbia formally maintains military neutrality, Danish authorities are understood to be assessing the project’s compliance with export control regulations, sanctions frameworks, and alliance commitments. No public decision has yet been announced, but the involvement of multiple state institutions suggests a comprehensive review process is under way.

Potential Link to Ukraine

In the longer term, defence sources indicate that rockets produced in Denmark could appear in the armament of Ukraine, either through direct supply or via third-party transfers by European states. Ukraine already uses Serbian-made G-2000 rockets, fired from BM-21 Grad launchers that were originally purchased by European countries and later transferred to Kyiv.

Local production within Denmark would help streamline logistics, reduce dependence on external suppliers, and support Europe’s dual objective of assisting Ukraine while rebuilding national ammunition stockpiles.

Strategic Context

The SkyPro Propulsion initiative reflects a broader European shift toward revitalising domestic defence production after decades of limited investment in conventional weapons manufacturing. At the same time, it highlights the geopolitical sensitivities involved when defence technologies originate from countries maintaining close ties with Russia.

For Denmark, the project represents both an industrial opportunity and a strategic test, balancing economic and military benefits against alliance obligations and regional security considerations.