Arctic Maneuvers: NATO's Northward March

Denmark is leading a NATO military exercise, Arctic Light 2025, in Greenland with over 550 troops from multiple European countries participating. The exercise, amid tensions and wary perceptions of Russia, aims to bolster defense readiness in the Arctic and emphasizes Denmark's strategic alliance with the US military amidst US interest in Greenland.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Nuuk | Updated: 16-09-2025 18:37 IST | Created: 16-09-2025 18:37 IST
Arctic Maneuvers: NATO's Northward March
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Denmark spearheads the NATO military exercise, Arctic Light 2025, in Greenland, with over 550 troops from Denmark and allied nations such as France, Germany, Sweden, and Norway involved. Coinciding with existing geopolitical tensions, the exercise reflects NATO's strategic interests within the Arctic region.

The maneuvers underscore Denmark's caution towards Russia, noted as a 'regional superpower' in the Arctic. Danish military personnel trained alongside allies to reinforce their collective response capabilities against potential threats to Greenland and the broader North Atlantic.

Denmark also aims to strengthen its military presence around Greenland through agreements to enhance surveillance capabilities. Despite current tensions with the US over jurisdictional claims on Greenland, Denmark maintains robust military cooperation with the United States.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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