Denmark announced plans to increase its military footprint in Greenland, Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said in Oslo on Jan 14. The government has not provided details on the size or timing of the expansion. The move highlights rising international attention on Arctic security and strategic access.
Denmark to Boost Military Presence in Greenland, Defence Minister Says
FILE PHOTO: Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen speaks during the demonstration of one of Denmark's new ground-based air defense systems, the NASAMS system, at Air Base Skalstrup near Gadstrup, Denmark, December 17, 2025. Emil Nicolai Helms/Ritzau Scanpix/via REUTERS/File Photo
Denmark will expand its military footprint in Greenland, Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said in Oslo on Jan 14. The announcement, reported by Reuters, signals Copenhagen's intent to strengthen its presence in the strategically important Arctic territory.
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Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark and occupies a key position in the Arctic. While Poulsen’s statement confirms plans to increase Denmark’s military presence, officials have not yet released details on the scale, timing or specific capabilities involved.
The decision comes as the Arctic draws growing international attention due to changing ice conditions, evolving transport routes and broader geopolitical interest in the region.
(Reporting by Terje Solsvik; Editing by Anna Ringstrom)
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