Europe Boosts Greenland Military Presence Amid Trump's Arctic Threats

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Moneycontrol•21-01-2026, 21:04
Europe Boosts Greenland Military Presence Amid Trump's Arctic Threats
- •European nations, including the UK, Norway, and France, have increased their military presence in Greenland.
- •This move is a symbolic and practical show of unity among European NATO members, reinforcing support for Greenland and Denmark's sovereignty.
- •The deployments come amidst Donald Trump's repeated threats to assert US control over the mineral-rich Arctic territory.
- •France deployed 15 soldiers to Greenland's Nuuk area as part of Operation Arctic Endurance, coordinating with Danish defence authorities.
- •Danish government welcomes allied participation, hinting at a larger, more permanent NATO presence in Greenland by 2026.
Why It Matters: European allies are strengthening military presence in Greenland to counter US pressure and bolster Arctic security.
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