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Denmark: Begins Sending Additional Defense Reinforcements to Greenland

Published January 14, 2026, 13:16
Denmark: Begins Sending Additional Defense Reinforcements to Greenland

Denmark has begun sending additional military reinforcements to Greenland, ahead of high-level talks between Denmark and the United States at the White House. The talks will focus on the increasing efforts of the US to strengthen its military presence in the region. Danish authorities describe the deployment of reinforcements as defensive and consistent with existing agreements and Denmark's obligations within NATO. The aim is to enhance surveillance, readiness, and operational capabilities throughout Greenland. The United States already maintains a military presence in Greenland through the Pituffik Space Base. Recent US statements regarding the strategic importance of Greenland have heightened political tensions in Copenhagen and Nuuk. The Washington meeting will be attended by the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Greenlandic Minister of Foreign Affairs, the US Secretary of State, and the US Vice President.