US flexes Arctic air power in Greenland

US flexes Arctic air power in Greenland

Greenland's strategic location makes it a vital part of North America's defense, the U.S. military said.

USAF F-35A and F-16 Dynamic Deployment to Greenland Arctic Surge

Nuuk, November 3 - In the frigid expanse of the Arctic, where melting ice reveals new strategic frontiers, the U.S. Air Force has executed a masterful display of agility with its latest dynamic operational deployment to Greenland. Spearheaded by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), this exercise, dubbed a "surge" of firepower, saw two cutting-edge F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters from the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 115th …

USAF F-35As and F-16s Conduct ‘Dynamic Operational’ Deployment to Greenland

The mission was supported by the Royal Danish Air Force, underscoring Denmark’s contribution in the security of the Arctic, and Greenland’s role in the defense of North America. In the second such deployment this year, U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, a KC-135 Stratotanker and F-16 Fighting Falcons deployed to Greenland’s Pituffik Space Base. This […]

Time for action: Strengthening the EU’s partnership with Greenland

In the midst of an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment, as Brazil prepares to host COP 30, and G7 ministers deliberate on raw materials, the Socialists and Democrats have just concluded a high-level mission to Greenland aimed at reinforcing the partnership with the Greenlandic government and raising awareness of the need to build strong ties with like-minded partners. The president of...

US Flexes Arctic Air Power in Greenland

The United States deployed fighter jets to Greenland earlier this month, demonstrating its ability to rapidly move forces amid growing geopolitical competition in the Arctic. The exercise highlighted the critical role of Greenland—an autonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark that President Donald…