US EditionDenmark leads an exercise in Greenland, with Russia in mind at a time of tensions with the US
- Denmark is hosting the Arctic Light 2025 military exercise in Greenland from September 9 to Friday, with participation from over 550 troops representing several European NATO countries, including France, Germany, Sweden, and Norway.
- The exercise takes place amid increasing concerns about Russia’s activities in the Arctic and ongoing disputes stemming from U.S. President Trump’s repeated attempts to assert U.S. authority over Greenland, which have been rejected by Denmark and Greenland.
- During training for boarding operations, troops were observed by special forces liaisons from the U.S., Britain, Canada, Sweden, and Germany, while France provided naval support through a warship, aerial refueling capabilities, and infantry units specialized in mountain warfare equipped with drones.
- In late January, Denmark agreed with Greenland and the Faeroe Islands on a 14.6 billion-kroner deal to improve Arctic surveillance and sovereignty through vessels, drones, and satellite capacity.
- Maj. Gen. Søren Andersen stated that Russia has built up as a regional Arctic superpower over 20 years and will redeploy resources globally once the Ukraine war ends, while Denmark strengthens military ties with the U.S. amid the exercise.
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Denmark leads large military exercise in Greenland, without US
NUUK, Greenland: Denmark did not invite the US military to take part in Arctic Light 2025, the largest military exercise in Greenland’s modern history, as NATO allies step up defense cooperation in the Arctic amid US interest in the island. Denmark’s Arctic commander, Soren Andersen, confirmed that, while US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had been invited, no US military units
Denmark has not invited the US military to participate in Arctic Light 2025, the largest military exercise in modern Greenland history, as NATO allies step up defense cooperation in the Arctic amid US interest in the island. Denmark's Arctic commander, Soren Andersen, confirmed that while US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had been invited, no US military units had been invited to participate, Reuters reports. "We work together with colleagues at…
According to independent military analysts, the exercise carries a strong political message: it demonstrates that Denmark is responsibly taking care of Greenland with the help of NATO allies.
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NEWS BRIEF Denmark is leading its largest-ever military exercise in Greenland, Arctic Light 2025, notably excluding U.S. forces despite their historical presence and strategic interest in the region. The move signals Copenhagen’s effort to assert sovereignty and strengthen NATO partnerships beyond Washington amid ongoing tensions over Trump’s past remarks about acquiring Greenland. WHAT HAPPENED WHY […] The post Denmark Excludes US From Largest-…
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