More Danish troops in Greenland? Videos show fresh deployment amid Trump’s threat — watch

Denmark has stepped up its military presence in Greenland, deploying additional troops to the Arctic territory as tensions rise following threats by United States President Donald Trump to take control of the self-governing region.Danish media reported that the chief of the Royal Danish Army, Peter Boysen, arrived in western Greenland on Monday evening along with a “substantial contribution” of soldiers. The contingent landed at Kangerlussuaq, a key logistical hub in the Arctic.

According to public broadcaster TV2, 58 Danish troops were flown in as part of the latest deployment. They are joining around 60 personnel sent earlier to take part in a multinational military drill known as Operation Arctic Endurance.Footage from the arrival shows roughly 50 Danish soldiers, accompanied by Major General Peter H. Boysen, disembarking from a chartered aircraft onto a snow-covered runway. Dressed in cold-weather military gear and carrying equipment and rifles, the troops were welcomed at the local airport amid overcast Arctic conditions, with Danish flags visible during the orderly reception.Meanwhile, the United States has announced plans to deploy an aircraft from the North American Aerospace Defence Command, or North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD), to the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland. The move comes as friction grows over Trump’s push to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory.In a post on X, NORAD said the aircraft would arrive to support previously scheduled activities. “North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) aircraft will soon arrive at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland. Along with aircraft operating from bases in the continental United States and Canada, they will support various long-planned NORAD activities, building on the enduring defence cooperation between the United States and Canada, as well as the Kingdom of Denmark,” the statement said.NORAD added that the deployment had been cleared diplomatically and coordinated with local authorities. “This activity has been coordinated with the Kingdom of Denmark, and all supporting forces operate with the requisite diplomatic clearances. The Government of Greenland is also informed of planned activities,” it said.The US announcement follows a Danish-led multinational military exercise held amid the standoff with Washington over Trump’s repeated statements about acquiring Greenland. Several European countries, including Germany, Sweden, France, Norway, the Netherlands and Finland, have contributed small numbers of troops to the exercise, which Denmark has described as aimed at ensuring security in the Arctic region. The United States was also invited to participate.Meanwhile, Trump has doubled down on his push to secure Greenland, warning that tariffs could be imposed on Denmark and other European nations, including the United Kingdom, if they refuse to agree to a sale. In his remarks, Trump argued that acquiring Greenland is vital for US national security, citing growing interest in the territory from China and Russia.He said he was open to negotiations but threatened tariffs of 10 per cent starting February 1, 2026, rising to 25 per cent from June 1, 2026, if no agreement is reached, adding that it was “time for Denmark to give back” after years of American support.