US Deploys Military Aircraft to Greenland Amid Rising Tensions Over Trump's Acquisition Push

• The US will deploy military aircraft to Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, as tensions escalate over former President Trump's interest in acquiring it.
• NORAD announced the deployment as part of long-planned activities to support North American defense, building on existing cooperation with Canada and Denmark.
• Pituffik Space Base, formerly Thule Air Force Base, is a critical US military installation and communications hub with a missile warning system.
• Denmark has also increased its military presence, deploying troops and equipment to Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq, following a multinational exercise and Trump's comments on using force.
• European nations like Germany and France have called for a unified response to US threats of tariffs related to Greenland, while Denmark rejects any transfer of sovereignty.

Why It Matters: US and Denmark boost military presence in Greenland amid geopolitical tensions and Trump's past acquisition interest.