Tag: Denmark

Trump Gets His Greenland Deal

The Editors - September 22, 2026

President Trump has announced a deal with Denmark for the United States to take control of the defense of Greenland. Trump and the Prime...

Ukraine’s Strategic Shift Toward the Nordic Countries

Steve Schneider - June 11, 2026

David Kirichenko of The National Interest argues that Ukraine is becoming increasingly aligned with the Nordic countries, not geographically but strategically. Since Russia’s full-scale...

SAMP/T NG Expands as Denmark Joins European Air Shield

Steve Schneider - April 22, 2026

Thales Group is contributing to Europe’s next-generation air defense with the SAMP/T NG system, powered by its advanced Ground Fire radar. Denmark becomes the...

State Department Clears AMRAAM-ER Sale to Denmark

Steve Schneider - December 29, 2025

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Denmark worth up to $951 million for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles–Extended...

Denmark Ramps Up Maritime Checks to Curb Putin’s Shadow Oil Fleet

The Editors - October 10, 2025

Denmark is stepping up environmental inspections of aging and high-risk ships at Skagen Red, one of the busiest anchorages in the Nordic region, to...

From Poland to Estonia: Russia Probes NATO Air Defenses with Drone Swarms

Richard C. Young - September 25, 2025

In September, NATO forces intercepted 19 Russian drones that entered Polish airspace from Ukraine and Belarus, marking the first direct engagement between NATO and...

What Will Happen to Greenland?

Richard C. Young - January 15, 2025

President-elect Trump has revived speculation about acquiring Greenland, suggesting U.S. control is vital for national security. Some officials propose a "Compact of Free Association"...