Danmarks Radio: Denmark is already reinforcing forces in Greenland

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Danmarks Radio: Denmark is already reinforcing forces in Greenland
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The Danish Defense Ministry has sent a so-called vanguard to Greenland, Danmarks Radio has learned. The information follows government statements that the military will be reinforced on the island.

According to information provided to DR, it will be a troop that will prepare to receive larger forces.

Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen (V) has said several times in recent days that Denmark will expand its military presence in Greenland. According to the Minister of Defense, this should be seen as "a clear response to the challenge the Arctic is facing."

"We are now moving forward with the whole issue of a more permanent, larger presence in Greenland for the Danish defense, but also with the participation of other countries," he said.

He also mentioned that exercises will be conducted with other NATO countries in Greenland in 2026.

The Danish defense leadership currently does not want to comment on whether the reinforcements are already on their way, DR reports.

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