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Danish general says he is not losing sleep over US plans for Greenland
- The leader of Denmark’s Arctic military command stated in a June 2025 interview that he does not feel concerned about the possibility of the U.S. taking control of Greenland.
- This statement follows repeated U.S. proposals by President Trump to acquire Greenland and the first visit by U.S. General Gregory Guillot after transferring Greenland oversight to Northern Command.
- Denmark reinforced its military presence on Greenland this month with deployments including a frigate, F-16s, special forces, and increased infrastructure surveillance during large exercises.
- Andersen noted that Greenland is relatively easy to secure, pointed to the limited infrastructure as a natural deterrent, and mentioned that there is currently no presence of Russian or Chinese government vessels in the area.
- The developments highlight Greenland's growing strategic importance amid Arctic geopolitical competition while Danish and Greenlandic authorities stress sovereignty and advocate credible deterrence.
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By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen
Danish general says he is not losing sleep over US plans for Greenland
The head of Denmark's Arctic command said the prospect of a U.S. takeover of Greenland was not keeping him up at night after talks with a senior U.S. general last week but that more must be done to deter any Russian attack on the Arctic island.
Danish General Says He Is Not Losing Sleep Over US Plans For Greenland
The head of Denmark's Arctic command said the prospect of a US takeover of Greenland was not keeping him up at night after talks with a senior US general last week but that more must be done to deter any Russian attack on the Arctic island.
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