Denmark Deploys Troops to Greenland Amid US Tensions; Trump Eyes Arctic Territory

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Moneycontrol•20-01-2026, 06:49
Denmark Deploys Troops to Greenland Amid US Tensions; Trump Eyes Arctic Territory
- •Denmark has significantly increased its military presence in Greenland, deploying troops and equipment, including Army Chief Peter Boysen.
- •The deployment comes amidst rising tensions with the United States after President Donald Trump hinted at using force to acquire Greenland.
- •The US is also escalating its military activity, preparing to deploy aircraft to Pituffik Space Base in Greenland.
- •NORAD states the US deployment is for routine regional defense and long-planned North American defense operations.
- •The situation highlights a rare military standoff between close allies over the Arctic territory.
Why It Matters: Denmark deploys troops to Greenland as US eyes Arctic territory, escalating tensions between the allies.
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