US Deploys Military Aircraft to Greenland Amidst Trump's Acquisition Demands

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News18•21-01-2026, 13:12
US Deploys Military Aircraft to Greenland Amidst Trump's Acquisition Demands
- •US President Donald Trump insists on acquiring Greenland, citing national security due to increasing Chinese and Russian presence.
- •Trump threatens tariffs on Denmark and European countries if Greenland is not sold, potentially reaching 25% by June.
- •US North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) deployed military aircraft to Greenland's Pituffik Space Base for 'long-planned defense activities'.
- •Denmark, Greenland's guardian, has reportedly sent more troops to Greenland in response to the escalating tensions.
- •NORAD claims the deployment is pre-planned and coordinated with Denmark and Greenland, but the specific purpose remains unclear.
Why It Matters: US deploys military aircraft to Greenland amidst Trump's acquisition demands, escalating tensions with Denmark.
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