# U.S. and Denmark Expand Shipbuilding Cooperation

The United States and Denmark signed a maritime cooperation memorandum of understanding on October 22, 2026, to expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity through workforce training, Danish investment in U.S. shipyards, and access to advanced technology. The U.S. Department of State and Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs will lead implementation. The announcement identifies potential industrial-base activity but specifies no funding, solicitation, contract value, or procurement timeline.

- U.S. shipyards, workforce-training providers, and maritime technology firms may find areas of alignment with the cooperation’s stated priorities, but the MoU does not establish a defined procurement opportunity.
- Companies can use the named focus areas—shipyard investment, workforce development, and advanced technology—to assess their capabilities and potential relevance to future activity.
- Procurement teams should distinguish this framework for cooperation from a contract award: no solicitation, funding amount, or submission deadline is identified.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of State (State Department)
- Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs

### Sources
- [United States and Denmark Sign Maritime Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding - United States Department of State](https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/united-states-and-denmark-sign-maritime-cooperation-memorandum-of-understanding/) - DEPT