Denmark has announced plans to increase its military presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic region, allocating an additional 14.6 billion Danish crowns ($2.05bn) for security. This move comes in the midst of tensions with the United States over Greenland, with President Donald Trump pressuring Denmark to hand over control of the strategic island.
Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen highlighted the security challenges in the Arctic and North Atlantic, emphasizing the need for increased military capabilities in the region. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is set to meet with leaders from France, Germany, and NATO to strengthen European unity on the issue of Greenland.
Greenland, with its vast mineral resources and strategic value due to melting Arctic ice, has become a prized target. Trump recently stated that Greenland is crucial to US security, calling for Denmark to relinquish control. The US has a military presence on the island, which plays a key role in its ballistic missile early-warning system.
As part of its increased military spending, Denmark will receive three new ships in Arctic waters, more long-range drones, and enhanced satellite capacity. The country, which had previously faced cuts in defense spending, allocated 190 billion Danish crowns ($26bn) for its military over a 10-year period last year, with a portion now dedicated to the Arctic region.
The Danish government has reached an agreement with parliamentary parties and collaborated closely with Greenland and the Faroe Islands on the new defense package. Further negotiations on deterrence and defense are planned for the summer, as Denmark and its allies work to address the security challenges in the region.
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