SkyPro Propulsion: Denmark’s Emerging Rocket Propulsion Startup for European Defense Autonomy
SkyPro Propulsion A/S is a recently founded Danish defense startup developing advanced rocket propulsion systems for national and allied security. Positioned in the European defense sector, SkyPro’s stated mission is “to develop cutting-edge rocket propulsion technologies that… enhance NATO and EU – but also Denmark’s defense capacity”[1]. The company’s founders – seasoned Danish entrepreneurs – aim to build a production facility for artillery rockets (notably 122 mm rockets) by the mid-2020s. This initiative is intended to bolster European and Danish munitions supply, reducing dependence on non-EU suppliers. In doing so, SkyPro Propulsion taps directly into the EU’s current emphasis on onshore munitions production (e.g. the 2023 Act in Support of Ammunition Production[2]) and NATO’s drive to spur defense innovation. An objective technical analysis of SkyPro must therefore focus on its role within European strategic autonomy goals: Can it substitute foreign-sourced rocket motors, support NATO forces, and strengthen the European Defense Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) while remaining compatible with transatlantic systems? This report examines SkyPro’s corporate profile, technology portfolio, program engagements, and strategic positioning – assessing how this Danish rocket-factory startup may contribute to EU/NATO deterrence, interoperability, and supply-chain resilience.