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Denmark to Purchase Military Aircraft from the US Amid Greenland Tensions

Published December 30, 2025, 05:12
Denmark to Purchase Military Aircraft from the US Amid Greenland Tensions

The US government has approved the sale of military aircraft, specifically three P-8 Poseidons, to Denmark for $1.8 billion. This sale comes despite escalating tensions between the US and Denmark regarding Greenland, which President Trump has expressed a desire to annex. The State Department justified the sale as supporting US national security and the security of a NATO ally. Recently, the Trump administration had already approved the sale of US-made missiles to Denmark, worth $1 billion. Simultaneously, President Trump has appointed a special envoy for Greenland, Jeff Landry, further emphasizing the US government's focus on the region. Trump has repeatedly stated that the US “needs” Greenland for security reasons, provoking strong reactions in Copenhagen. Denmark, which holds dominion over Greenland, has made it clear that the region is not for sale and that its future will be decided by its inhabitants. The sale of aircraft and missiles to Denmark, despite the tensions over Greenland, underscores the importance the US places on maintaining good relations with its NATO allies, even when disagreements exist on other matters.