Denmark Weighs Defense Upgrades for F-35 Deployment in Greenland

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Denmark is evaluating defense infrastructure enhancements in Greenland to potentially station Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters at Kangerlussuaq airport, as reported on January 10. The Royal Danish Air Force currently operates 17 F-35s, with additional jets used for training in Arizona. The upgrades align with a proposed $1.5 billion Danish defense spending package and follow heightened U.S. interest in Greenland for national security. Hosting F-35s at Kangerlussuaq would represent a major boost to Greenland’s security infrastructure. This initiative underscores Denmark’s commitment to modernizing its defense posture in the Arctic region.

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