Starmer criticises Trump tariffs over Greenland, urges calm talks and respect among allies
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly criticised Donald Trump on Monday over proposed tariffs linked to Greenland, calling the measures “completely wrong.”
Danish F-35 fighters and French tanker conduct joint Arctic training flight over southeast Greenland
Two Danish F-35 fighter jets and a French MRTT tanker aircraft carried out a planned training mission in southeastern Greenland on 16 December.
Denmark to expand military presence and exercise activities in and around Greenland with NATO allies
The Danish Armed Forces will expand their military presence and continue increased exercise activity in and around Greenland in close cooperation with NATO allies due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic.
European leaders reaffirm Greenland sovereignty after Trump renews comments on possible U.S. acquisition
European leaders issued a joint statement backing Greenland’s sovereignty amid renewed comments by former U.S. president Donald Trump about acquiring the island.
Trump revives Greenland takeover push, prompting backlash from Denmark and Greenland – The Hill
Donald Trump has revived his long-standing push to acquire Greenland, prompting criticism from Greenlandic and Danish leaders.
NORAD and Danish forces complete rapid deployment Arctic exercise at Pituffik Space Base
A dynamic operational exercise coordinated by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and conducted in partnership with the Kingdom of Denmark concluded on 11 October 2025 at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland.
Denmark, Greenland and Faroe Islands to boost Arctic defence with DKK 27.4 billion investment
Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands have agreed on a new DKK 27.4 billion plan to strengthen defence in the Arctic and North Atlantic.
Danish-led Exercise Arctic Light 2025 strengthens NATO readiness in Greenland’s High North
The Danish Armed Forces launched Exercise Arctic Light 2025 on 9 September, bringing together more than 550 personnel from Denmark and NATO Allies for high-intensity training in and around Greenland
Denmark explores upgrading Greenland’s Kangerlussuaq Airport for F-35A fighter operations
Denmark has announced plans to explore modernising the Kangerlussuaq airport in western Greenland, enabling it to host its F-35A fighter jets.