Keeping eye on Russian build-up, Danes ready to send fighter jets to Greenland
Copenhagen still views the Arctic as a low-tension region, but it is prepared to take “precautionary measures”
May 20, 2019
6303
Denmark is ready to station fighter jets in Greenland if it feels threatened by Russia’s expanding military presence along its northern coast, the defense minister, Claus Hjort Frederiksen, has said.
Access to content from the Arctic Knowledge Archives is available to Passport holders only.
Arctic Today is a non-profit organization, supported by donations from readers like you. While we strongly believe in giving free access to current news for all readers, we reserve content older than one year for our supporters. All individual contributions of at least $20/month or $150/year will receive a Passport to the Arctic Knowledge Archives. Help us drive the leading non-profit editorial team dedicated to delivering context, information and analysis about events in the Arctic.
Already have a Passport? Sign in
choose your level of support and unlock your Arctic Passport.
- Monthly
- Annually
- Groups & Institutions
Individual Annual
$150.00
Year
Individual Monthly
$20.00
Month
Individual Monthly
$20.00
0
Individual Yearly
$150.00
0
