Troops from Europe deploy to Greenland in rapid 2-day mission as Trump eyes US takeover

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Greg Norman-Diamond,Gillian TurnerJanuary 15, 2026 at 04:52 PM

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Troops from France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, and Britain deployed to Greenland for a two-day mission to bolster the territory's defenses. The exercise, beginning Thursday, is intended to demonstrate rapid military asset deployment capabilities in the Arctic. The Danish Ministry of Defense stated the mission is in close cooperation with NATO allies, and aims to strengthen the alliance’s footprint in the Arctic, benefiting both European and transatlantic security. This development occurs amidst reported continued interest from the U.S. in acquiring Greenland. Denmark has announced increased military exercises in Greenland through 2026, including guarding infrastructure and naval operations.

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