Denmark Boosts Greenland Defence with Ships, Jets, and HQ

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Denmark will spend ₹35,000 crore to strengthen Greenland's defence., the Danish government announced plans for new Arctic ships, F-35 fighter jets, and a military headquarters in Nuuk. The package includes maritime patrol planes, drones, and early warning radar. Denmark will buy 16 more F-35 jets, bringing its total to 43. A new undersea cable will connect Greenland and Denmark. This move comes after US interest in Greenland's strategic location and resources. The island lies on the shortest route from North America to Europe and is rich in rare earth minerals. (Updated 11 Oct 2025, 07:49 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Denmark will spend ₹35,000 crore to strengthen Greenland's defence., the Danish government announced plans for new Arctic ships, F-35 fighter jets, and a military headquarters in Nuuk
• The package includes maritime patrol planes, drones, and early warning radar
• Denmark will buy 16 more F-35 jets, bringing its total to 43