Us-grareenland tension: Denmark has started a plan to increase its military power in the region after Donald Trump threatened to snatch Greenland. According to reports, Denmark has decided to deploy destructive weapons for the protection of Greenland and a budget of $ 2 billion has been prepared for this work.
Denmark has planned to buy three new Arctic patrol ships, two long distance drones and new sea aircraft, which will be deployed in Greenland. This military preparation is being done by Denmark strictly monitoring the vast area of ââGreenland.
We are facing challenges- Denmark
Denmark Defense Minister Trols Lund Paulson said, “We are facing serious security challenges.” Denmark plans to deploy new and state -of -the -art weapons by removing old military capabilities in Greenland to ensure protecting the region. ‘
Will Denmark fight with America?
Donald Trump’s threat has indicated that the US may try to forcibly capture Greenland. On this, Denmark has decided to increase military power in Greenland, so that they can deal with any situation. Greenland has a lot of strategic significance and not only America, but also China and Russia are keeping their eyes on it.
Denmark’s current military status in Greenland
The current military appearance of Denmark in Greenland is limited, including some ships, aircraft, and a dozen dog sled teams. But now Denmark is planning to replace the commissioned patrol boats in the 1990s with new modern ships, which will be able to work in difficult architectural conditions. Denmark Navy Chief Rear Admiral Henrich Raiburg had said that these boats need to be replaced as they have become more than 40 years old.
Why is America eyeing Greenland?
Greenland’s strategic status and its resources make it extremely important for global powers. Donald Trump had earlier criticized Denmark Prime Minister Mete Frederickson and said that he wants America to capture Greenland. Although Trump denied any military intervention, it is clear that the US considers Greenland important for its safety.
Stores of natural resources in Greenland
Greenland has a stock of natural resources such as coal, copper, zinc and iron ore, and 80 percent of it is covered with snow. Although the population here is only 60 thousand, but Greenland’s strategic importance and its natural resources make it very important for America.
Donald Trump threatened
Donald Trump’s threat and attempts to occupy Greenland has forced Denmark to increase his military abilities. Greenland’s strategic status and its natural resources are attracting global powers. Now we have to see how Denmark strengthens his security policy and takes steps to deal with any external threat on Greenland.
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