Arctic

European countries have begun airlifting reconnaissance teams into Greenland under Danish leadership, with the first contingents arriving in Nuuk on January 14, 2026. The mission aims to assess conditions for a possible wider allied deployment and map out infrastructure and logistics for sustained operations in Greenland's polar environment.

Denmark has announced plans to increase its military presence in Greenland, in partnership with NATO allies. This move comes amid growing security tensions in the Arctic and follows days of rhetoric from the Trump administration focused on acquiring the island.