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NATO Launches Arctic Sentry to Bolster Presence in the Arctic

Published February 11, 2026, 17:22
NATO Launches Arctic Sentry to Bolster Presence in the Arctic

NATO has launched its new mission, Arctic Sentry, with the aim of strengthening its presence in the Arctic. The new mission was launched as part of an agreement to de-escalate tensions caused by Donald Trump's desire to take over Greenland. The mission will involve coordinating the military presence of NATO allies in the region, as well as military exercises, such as Arctic Endurance in Greenland. According to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, the mission will leverage NATO's strength to protect its territory and ensure the security of the Arctic. The decision to launch the mission was made after talks between Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Davos, at the height of the crisis surrounding Greenland. Britain has also announced that its armed forces will play a vital role in the mission, while the JEF security alliance is planning military activities in the region. The Arctic Sentry mission marks the growing importance that NATO attaches to the Arctic, as the region becomes increasingly strategically significant.