The Danish Defence Staff (Danish: Forsvarsstaben) is a senior command authority within the Danish Defence, responsible for leadership, administration, and staff support.

The Defense Staff is part of the Defense Command and supports the Chief of Defence with operational management and administration of the defense.

There are four department within the Defense Staff:[1] The Chief of the Defense Staff reports directly to the Chief of Defense and serves as his deputy.

The person in question is also responsible for ensuring that the Armed Forces 'resources are utilized optimally, so that the Armed Forces' tasks are solved in the best possible way.

The Chief of the Defense Staff, together with the Chief of Defense, constitutes the top management of the Defense.