Swedish Armed Forces officers are arriving in Greenland on Wednesday as part of a multinational group preparing for upcoming elements of Denmark’s military exercise, Operation Arctic Endurance, Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in a social media post.
Kristersson said the deployment is being carried out at Denmark’s request. The move comes as Denmark begins expanding its military presence in and around Greenland starting Wednesday, with added aircraft, vessels, and soldiers—along with support from allied partners operating under the same exercise framework.
The announcement follows a separate statement from Danish defense authorities outlining plans for increased training and exercise activity throughout 2026. Those activities could include guarding critical infrastructure, supporting local Greenland authorities such as police, receiving allied troops, deploying fighter aircraft, and conducting naval operations.
The developments come amid renewed U.S. focus on Greenland. President Donald Trump again called for American control of the territory in social media posts Wednesday, arguing the United States needs Greenland for national security and describing it as important to the “Golden Dome” defense initiative. Trump also claimed that “NATO becomes far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the UNITED STATES.”
In a second post referencing Russia and China, Trump urged NATO to pressure Denmark, writing: “NATO: Tell Denmark to get them out of here, NOW! Two dogsleds won’t do it! Only the USA can!!!”
The comments came hours before a scheduled White House meeting later Wednesday involving Danish and Greenland foreign ministers, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, after weeks of Trump’s public threats on the issue.
