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Sweden, Denmark Jets Deployed to NATO Arctic Military Drill
(MENAFN) Sweden and Denmark are dispatching combat aircraft to participate in a NATO Arctic military drill as US President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on European allies to transfer Greenland control to Washington.
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced Friday ahead of the Munich Security Conference that Copenhagen will deploy four F-35 fighter jets to NATO's Arctic Sentry operation. The US-manufactured aircraft will "strengthen the overall presence in the region," he stated, noting anticipated American participation in the mission.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed his nation's involvement Thursday, revealing Stockholm will contribute JAS 39 Gripen aircraft "in the area around Iceland and Greenland." The Swedish military separately disclosed plans to deploy ground personnel to the island, though troop numbers remain undisclosed.
The coordinated deployments follow escalating tensions between Washington and European NATO members over Trump's territorial ambitions toward Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory housing roughly 55,000 residents. The president previously floated potential military action to secure the island before moderating his rhetoric.
EU nations have rebuffed Trump's proposals, declaring "Greenland belongs to its people" while demanding American respect for territorial sovereignty. Trump subsequently indicated both sides had reached a "framework of a future deal," with emerging reports suggesting Washington would establish sovereign military installations controlling portions of Greenland.
Trump contends US possession of Greenland is essential to counter Russia and China in Arctic zones. Moscow has stated it holds no position in the dispute but cautioned against Greenland militarization and pledged to safeguard Russian Arctic interests.
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced Friday ahead of the Munich Security Conference that Copenhagen will deploy four F-35 fighter jets to NATO's Arctic Sentry operation. The US-manufactured aircraft will "strengthen the overall presence in the region," he stated, noting anticipated American participation in the mission.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed his nation's involvement Thursday, revealing Stockholm will contribute JAS 39 Gripen aircraft "in the area around Iceland and Greenland." The Swedish military separately disclosed plans to deploy ground personnel to the island, though troop numbers remain undisclosed.
The coordinated deployments follow escalating tensions between Washington and European NATO members over Trump's territorial ambitions toward Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory housing roughly 55,000 residents. The president previously floated potential military action to secure the island before moderating his rhetoric.
EU nations have rebuffed Trump's proposals, declaring "Greenland belongs to its people" while demanding American respect for territorial sovereignty. Trump subsequently indicated both sides had reached a "framework of a future deal," with emerging reports suggesting Washington would establish sovereign military installations controlling portions of Greenland.
Trump contends US possession of Greenland is essential to counter Russia and China in Arctic zones. Moscow has stated it holds no position in the dispute but cautioned against Greenland militarization and pledged to safeguard Russian Arctic interests.
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