Sweden is sending a group of military officers to Greenland at Denmark’s request, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday, as Nordic countries and NATO allies step up coordination around the Arctic territory.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said the deployment will support preparations for upcoming exercises under the Danish-led Operation Arctic Endurance.
The move comes as Denmark has begun sending military equipment and advance troops to Greenland, expanding its presence on the island amid renewed pressure from President Donald Trump, who has said the U.S. should take control of the territory.
Denmark’s defence ministry said the deployments, including aircraft, naval vessels and soldiers, are part of broader NATO activity to protect key infrastructure, assist local authorities and prepare for additional allied forces. Officials said the aim is to strengthen NATO’s Arctic footprint and improve operations in extreme conditions.
An advance command has already been dispatched to Greenland to prepare logistics and infrastructure for larger Danish and allied units. Initial deployments include Danish Army units, with international troops, including Swedish personnel, joining at later stages.
Denmark said it had already strengthened its presence around Greenland last summer with support from Germany, France, Sweden and Norway, and that further joint exercises are planned throughout 2026.
Trump has renewed pressure over Greenland, calling anything short of U.S. control “unacceptable” on Truth Social, citing the territory’s strategic and mineral importance.
Denmark and Greenland have rejected any suggestion of selling the island, warning that threats or pressure are reckless and that security concerns should be addressed among allies. Several EU countries have publicly backed Denmark.
Later on Wednesday, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt are due to meet U.S. Vice President JD Vance at The White House as diplomatic tensions over Greenland continue to rise.
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