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Denmark Continues Military Deployment to Greenland

Published January 21, 2026, 17:16
Denmark Continues Military Deployment to Greenland

Denmark is continuing its military deployment to Greenland, amid interest from US President Donald Trump in acquiring the autonomous territory. Copenhagen is also sending foreign personnel and equipment, including special forces (Jägerkorpset) and the frigate Peter Willemoes, which is participating in the Arctic Endurance military exercise. The French frigate Bretagne and the Danish ship Thetis are also participating in the exercise as part of a wider military activity in the North Atlantic. France justifies the deployment of the frigate as a "tactical contribution to the security of common maritime areas and the northern flank of NATO". The deployment of military forces by various European countries (Germany, Sweden, Slovenia) followed Trump's announcement of interest in buying Greenland. Trump accused these countries of "playing a very dangerous game" and threatened additional tariffs. Denmark appears to be seeking to strengthen its presence in the Arctic, reacting to Trump's intentions and ensuring its sovereignty over the territory of Greenland. The situation remains tense, with potential geopolitical implications for the region.