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Denmark gives military $2-billion boost amid Greenland threat

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The move comes after President Donald Trump voiced his desire to acquire Greenland and refused to rule out using military force.

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  1. CNN

    Denmark boosts Arctic defense spending by $2 billion after Trump’s Greenland interest (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Denmark said on Monday it would spend 14.6 billion Danish kroner ($2.05 billion) boosting its military capabilities in the Arctic – a decision that comes amid continuing furor following US President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in controlling Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory.

  2. The Daily Caller

    Denmark Puts Foot Down Over Greenland With Massive Defense Splurge (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Denmark reasserted its control of Greenland in a massive military investment amid President Donald Trump insisting he’s serious about taking the island over

  3. Breaking Defense

    Denmark strengthens Arctic defense with $2B package for naval vessels, drones (opens Breaking Defense)

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    The renewed effort to beef up Arctic capabilities follows a flurry of comments from US President Donald Trump threatening to buy Greenland and increase tariffs on Danish goods.

  4. Townhall

    Here’s How Denmark Is Responding to Trump’s Interest in Greenland (opens Townhall)

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  5. Al Jazeera

    Denmark to pump $2bn into Arctic security as Trump eyes Greenland (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Copenhagen boosting defence spending and talking with allies as it resists US demand for the strategic island.

  6. New York Times

    Faced by Trump’s Interest in Greenland, Denmark Will Increase Military Spending in Arctic (opens New York Times)

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    The country said that it would bolster measures near its North Atlantic territories, which also include the Faroe Islands, promising to buy ships and increase basic military training.

  7. New York Post

    Denmark to increase military spending in North Atlantic by $2 billion amid row with Trump over Greenland (opens New York Post)

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    The government of Denmark says it will increase military spending in the North Atlantic amid US President Donald Trump’s bid to have Greenland sold or ceded to the United States.

  8. Newsweek

    Denmark gives military $2-billion boost amid Greenland threat (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The move comes after President Donald Trump voiced his desire to acquire Greenland and refused to rule out using military force.

  9. Washington Examiner

    Denmark boosts military spending by billions as Trump threat looms (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Trump has refused to rule out using military force to acquire the Arctic island, arguing that controlling Greenland is a “necessity” for economic security.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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