Military in Greenland - Wikipedia
The defence of Greenland is the responsibility of the Kingdom of Denmark; the government of Greenland does not have control of military or foreign affairs. In the history of Greenland there have been many changes of presence regarding who is in charge of the security of Greenlandic people and its land.
Denmark boosts Greenland defence after Trump repeats desire …
Dec 24, 2024 · The Danish government has announced a huge boost in defence spending for Greenland, hours after US President-elect Donald Trump repeated his desire to purchase the Arctic territory.
What to know about Pituffik, the only U.S. military base in Greenland …
Mar 26, 2025 · Vice President JD Vance will travel to Greenland this week, including a stop at Pituffik Space Base, the U.S. Defense Department's northernmost installation and its only outpost on the island.
Denmark says it has neglected Greenland defence for years
Jan 9, 2025 · Denmark acknowledged on Thursday it had long neglected the defence of Greenland, a vast and strategically important Arctic island, after President-elect Donald Trump said acquiring the Danish...
Greenland's strategic importance in Arctic security - The Hill
Dec 28, 2024 · Exploring the strategic importance of Greenland in the Arctic and the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement. The U.S. must assert control for national security.
Denmark boosts Arctic defense spending by $2 billion after …
Jan 27, 2025 · Denmark said on Monday it would spend 14.6 billion Danish kroner ($2.05 billion) boosting its military capabilities in the Arctic – a decision that comes amid continuing furor following US...
What to know about the US military’s Pituffik Space Base in Greenland
Mar 28, 2025 · NUUK, Greenland (AP) — The remote Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland, which Vice President JD Vance is visiting on Friday, is the U.S. Department of Defense’s northernmost installation. The base was built following a 1951 defense agreement between Denmark and the United States.
Greenland’s Military Possibilities for the United States
5 days ago · Greenland is a linchpin in this framework, providing basing and sensor opportunities permissible by the 1951 Defense of Greenland treaty, with Danish concurrence. Modest investments in sensors and bases in Greenland would …
What to Know About the Only US Military Base in Greenland
Mar 25, 2025 · A version of this article appears in print on , Section A, Page 4 of the New York edition with the headline: Remote Air Base in Greenland Is ‘the Outermost Eye of American Defense’.
Denmark Gives Military $2-Billion Boost Amid Greenland Threat
Jan 29, 2025 · Denmark has announced a 14.6-billion kroner ($2.05-billion) investment to strengthen security in Greenland and the Arctic. The move comes after President Donald …
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