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UK Sends Armed Forces Officer to Greenland Following Denmark's Military Reinforcement

Published January 15, 2026, 15:21
UK Sends Armed Forces Officer to Greenland Following Denmark's Military Reinforcement

The United Kingdom has responded to Denmark's decision to strengthen its military presence in the Arctic by sending an Armed Forces officer to Greenland. This move was made at the request of Denmark and is part of a broader military deployment that also includes France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden. According to Downing Street, the deployment is not related to combat operations but to readiness exercises and strengthening the presence in the region. The Times reports that the increased activity is linked to international interest in the Arctic, which is gaining strategic importance due to climate change and access to natural resources. The region is becoming a point of geopolitical competition.