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Feb- 2026 -

19 February

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Denmark Stands Up MQ-9B SeaGuardian Squadron to Boost Arctic Monitoring

The Royal Danish Air Force has established a new squadron to enhance surveillance operations across the Arctic and Greenland.

19 February

Europe

King Frederik X participates in a traditional kaffemik at the cultural center Katuaq in Nuuk, Greenland, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Denmark’s King Frederik in Greenland for Symbolic Show of Support

Denmark's King Frederik X arrived in Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day visit in a show of support for the autonomous Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump.

14 February

Americas

U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin speak at a press conference during a summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)

Staff Writer With AFP

Europe Calls for US Reset at Security Talks

European leaders called Friday for a reset in relations with the United States as they met at a top security conference where US President Donald Trump's potshots at traditional transatlantic ties loomed large.

12 February

Americas

Pictured: Troops from 45 Commando during a troop insertion exercise. Royal Marines insert by Helicopter during exercise in Norway. A pair of Merlin Mk4 Helicopters from 845 Naval Air Squadron inserted Royal Marine troops from 45 Commando based at Camp Viking into an exercise area in the Mauken mountain range of Norway during Operation Clockwork 25. The troop insertion was part of Exercise Reindeer 1. The UK has conducted cold-weather training in Norway for over 50 years and is a committed and capable pa

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO Launches ‘Arctic Sentry’ Mission After Greenland Crisis

NATO on Wednesday said it had launched a new mission to bolster security in the Arctic, in a move to assuage US President Donald Trump after he backed off claims on Greenland.

4 February

Sea

Inder Singh Bisht

Denmark Approves Five Arctic Patrol Ships for Greenland Waters

Denmark has approved the construction of five Arctic patrol vessels to enhance Denmark’s surveillance capabilities around Greenland.

4 February

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Sweden, Denmark Pledge $290M to Boost Ukraine Air Defense

Sweden and Denmark announced they were procuring air defense systems worth $290 million for Ukraine, amid ongoing Russian attacks.

3 February

Arms

Skyranger 30 turret mounted on a Piranha V armored personnel carrier. Photo: Danish Ministry of Defence/Rheinmetall

Inder Singh Bisht

Denmark Orders Rheinmetall Ammunition to Support Mobile Air Defense, CV90 Fleets

Denmark has commissioned Rheinmetall under a seven-year framework contract for the supply of ammunition supporting a range of platforms.

Jan- 2026 -

30 January

Americas

Greenland's capital Nuuk, in the spotlight following Trump's threats

Staff Writer With AFP

Denmark Hails ‘Very Constructive’ Meeting With US Over Greenland

Denmark's foreign minister said Thursday he was "more optimistic" after technical talks kicked off with the United States over Greenland.

29 January

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘Mix-and-Match’ Naval Fleet Concept Takes Shape in Denmark

Odense Maritime Technology is pitching a new concept for an “all-around” family of naval vessels, presenting four designs capable of handling a wide range of missions.

19 January

Air

Christine Casimiro

Denmark Retires F-16 After 46 Years of Service, Transitions Fully to F-35

Denmark has formally retired the F-16 Fighting Falcon after 46 years of operational service and will now transition fully to the F-16’s successor, the F-35A Lightning II.

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