Denmark increasing military spendingamid row with Trump over Greenland

The government of Denmark has announced plans to increase military spending in the North Atlantic region in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland. The Danish government recently reached an agreement worth 14.6 billion kroner, or nearly $2 billion, with Greenland and the Faroe Islands to enhance surveillance capabilities and maintain sovereignty in the area.

This new military spending will include the acquisition of three Arctic naval vessels, two additional long-range surveillance drones, and improved satellite capacity. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has been actively engaging with other European leaders, including NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, to discuss the growing security concerns in the region.

Frederiksen emphasized the need for a more united Europe in the face of an increasingly uncertain reality, pointing to Russian activities in Ukraine and beyond. The Danish Defense Ministry also announced plans to negotiate a second agreement focused on strengthening deterrence and defense in the Arctic and North Atlantic region.

Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen highlighted the importance of bolstering Denmark’s military presence in response to the security challenges in the region. The ministry also emphasized the importance of ensuring that investments in the region support local jobs and businesses in Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

Greenland’s government has firmly stated that the territory is not for sale but is open to cooperation. While Trump’s ambitions to acquire Greenland were not explicitly mentioned in the Defense Ministry’s statement, the Danish government’s actions signal a proactive approach to safeguarding the region’s security.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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