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First European troops arrive in Greenland

First European troops arrive in Greenland
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Thursday, 15 January, 2026, 14:18

The first European troops have arrived in Greenland, sources report.

According to a German newspaper, one aircraft carrying Danish and French special forces and reconnaissance units landed in Nuuk overnight, while a second touched down in the western part of the territory.

Both planes reportedly had their transponders switched off.

Additional troops from the Netherlands, Canada, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Norway are expected to arrive on the island today.

First European troops arrive in Greenland