Denmark announces $2 billion plan to boost Arctic security – DW – 01/28/2025
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Denmark's defense minister has announced a deal with the governments of the Faroe Islands and Greenland to boost surveillance capacity and sovereignty assertion. The move comes as the US, Russia and China circle.

Summary

Denmark announced a $2 billion investment to enhance Arctic and North Atlantic security by acquiring ships, drones, and satellite systems.

It emphasized addressing worsening security threats and asserting sovereignty in collaboration with Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

This initiative also supports NATO missions amid growing US, Russian, and Chinese interest in Greenland due to its strategic location and resources.

  • barsoap@lemm.eeEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Nah, they got rid of their subs and 2bn aren’t going to fix that. The rest of Europe has more than enough stealth subs to take out the whole US carrier fleet, though, that is, more than the US will be willing to commit to the theatre.