European Air Patrols Proposed to Strengthen Greenland's Security Amid US PressureAmid ongoing concerns regarding Greenland's strategic position, several NATO countries have initiated a joint reconnaissance mission to the island. This development comes in response to increased interest from the United States in acquiring Greenland, citing security concerns about potential Russian and Chinese influence in the region. The United States has publicly argued that Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, requires stronger defense measures to counter perceived threats from Russia and China. In response to this growing pressure, Denmark, supported by allied nations such as Germany, has begun deploying troops to Greenland as part of a coordinated NATO mission. In this arrangement, member states rotate the deployment of aircraft tasked with regular patrols, supported by NATO AWACS surveillance planes.

Source: The Munich Eye January 16, 2026 16:14 UTC