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

• The US is deploying military aircraft to Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, amidst President Trump's push to acquire it.
• North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) confirmed the deployment as part of long-planned activities for North American defense, coordinated with Copenhagen.
• Pituffik Space Base is a critical US military installation in the High Arctic, hosting a missile warning system vital for defense and holding strategic significance.
• Denmark has also increased its military presence in Greenland, deploying troops and equipment to Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq, following a multinational exercise.
• The military buildup follows Trump's refusal to rule out force for Greenland's acquisition, citing US security, which has sparked strong reactions from European nations.

Why It Matters: US deploys military aircraft to Greenland, escalating tensions over Trump's acquisition interest and Arctic strategy.