Troops were seen disembarking a military plane in Nuuk, Greenland as Denmark confirmed it was to increase its military presence on the island. Greenland is a largely self-governing territory inside the three-state Kingdom of Denmark, though security and defence remain competences of the government in Copenhagen. Greenland’s foreign minister, Vivian Motzfeldt, who also attended the meeting, welcomed the new co-operation, calling the US a security ally. In advance of Wednesday’s meeting, the Danish defence ministry announced even deeper co-operation in the region with its European Nato allies. “From today, there will be an expanded military presence in and around Greenland,” the statement said, mentioning “aircraft, vessels and soldiers” from Denmark as well as France, Germany, Sweden and Norway.

Source: The Irish Times January 15, 2026 15:35 UTC