Pro-Palestine activists vandalize Terma offices in Denmark with red paint

Pro‑Palestine activists smeared red paint on the walls and windows of Danish defence company Terma on Tuesday in Copenhagen. The activists said the company profits from weapons used by Israel in Gaza. The paint covered the front façade, leaving a bright red mark visible from the street. The act was photographed and shared on social media, sparking debate in Danish media. Terma, a leading supplier of radar and electronic systems, denies direct involvement in the Gaza conflict.

Terma has been a major player in Denmark’s defence industry for over 70 years. It supplies radar systems to the Royal Danish Navy and has contracts with Israel’s military. The company’s revenue in 2022 was around DKK 5.2 billion. Activists argue that any sale to Israel contributes to the war in Gaza, which began on Oct. 7, 2023, after a surprise attack by Hamas. Denmark has hosted protests over the war, and activists have targeted firms that supply Israel with weapons.

Terma’s CEO, Morten Pedersen, said the company is not