US EditionDenmark to Buy US Patrol Planes Despite Rift over Greenland
The sale of up to three P-8A aircraft will enhance NATO ally Denmark’s security amid ongoing US diplomatic tensions over Greenland.
- On Monday, the United States approved a $1.8 billion sale of the P-8A patrol and reconnaissance system from Boeing to Denmark, including up to three aircraft.
- Earlier this month, President Donald Trump appointed Jeff Landry, special envoy to Greenland, who vowed to make the island `a part of the US`, prompting Denmark to summon the U.S. ambassador.
- A week earlier, the State Department approved a nearly $1 billion air-to-air missile sale to Denmark, reflecting consecutive approvals as the United States pressures NATO allies on defense.
- Officials framed the package as strengthening NATO, with the State Department saying the sale will support U.S. foreign policy by improving security of a NATO ally amid Nuuk, Greenland's regional backdrop.
- Amid the Greenland dispute, consecutive U.S. approvals of the $1.8 billion P-8A sale and nearly $1 billion missile sale signal sustained arms support to Denmark despite diplomatic tension.
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The United States has announced for months that they have approved the sale of patrol aircraft to Denmark of $1.8 billion, despite the tensions between the two countries concerning Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory that Donald Trump threatens, from his return to power, that he will attach to it, reports AFP, taken by News.ro.
United States maintains military support in Denmark with a sale of patrol aircraft, despite persistent territorial disputes over Greenland United States announced
Boeing's sale of three P-8A Poseidon aircraft for $1.8 billion "will support US foreign policy and national security objectives by improving the security of a NATO ally," said the US State Department.
The US State Department has approved a possible sale of P-8A aircraft and related equipment to Denmark for $1.8 billion, equivalent to 11.4 billion kroner. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced...
The US State Department announced on Monday that it has approved the sale of patrol aircraft worth $1.8 billion to Denmark.
The sale of three P-8 Poseidon (Boeing) will support U.S. foreign policy objectives and national security, the State Department says.
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