US EditionNATO says ‘planning under way’ for new Arctic mission, amid Greenland tensions
NATO plans Arctic Sentry to strengthen presence amid US, Russian, and Chinese competition; seven NATO Arctic nations involved, addressing security gaps in the High North.
- NATO is 'planning underway' for a new mission in the strategically important Arctic region of Greenland.
- In 1941, Danish ambassador Henrik Kauffmann transferred control of Greenland to the U.S., aiding the Allies during World War II.
- Today, interest in Greenland stems from its rare earth elements, minerals and uranium, with the U.S. seeking influence over potential threats from Russia and China.
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NATO starts military planning for Arctic mission amid Greenland dispute
NATO has started military planning for an Arctic Sentry mission, a spokesperson for the alliance's military headquarters SHAPE said on Tuesday, against a backdrop of tensions between the U.S. and European allies over Greenland.
NATO Steps Up Arctic Defense Amid Russian Military Activity
NATO allies are conducting intensified military drills in the Arctic to detect and track Russian nuclear-armed submarines operating near critical North Atlantic routes. The exercises, known as Operation Arctic Dolphin, are taking place off Norway’s coast, a strategic gateway between the Arctic and the North Atlantic. Warships, submarines, and aircraft from multiple NATO countries are practicing how to intercept Russian submarines before they rea…
"Planning for a NATO action to increase vigilance called 'Arctic Sentry' is underway," said the spokesman of the top NATO command in Europe on Tuesday. Read all the background to the new Arctic mission at BILD.
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