# Kangerlussuaq

Denmark to Boost Military Presence in Greenland with Up to 1,000 Troops as Arctic Tensions Rise

Denmark plans to deploy up to 1,000 combat troops to Greenland in 2026, expanding current rotations that already include Danish and allied forces. The deployment is a response to rising geopolitical competition in the Arctic and seeks to bolster deterrence, readiness and allied cooperation while raising questions about militarisation and local political impact.