Britain is holding discussions with NATO allies about strengthening deterrence and defence in the Arctic, including how to bolster security around Greenland, as competition from Russia and China intensifies in the High North. At the same time, military chiefs from Britain and several European countries, including Germany and France, have begun early-stage talks and are drawing up contingency plans for a possible NATO mission involving Greenland. Officials stress that these planning steps are preliminary and that no operational deployments have been confirmed by the UK or NATO. Denmark’s prime minister has warned that any attempt by another state to take over Greenland would threaten NATO cohesion. Observers say the coming days will test NATO’s ability to coordinate deterrence in the Arctic while respecting the sovereignty and political aspirations of Greenland.

Source: thestar January 11, 2026 22:10 UTC