The Danish-led exercise Arctic Shield will take place in Greenland from 7th to 18th of September.
In total, around 400 soldiers from 11 allied countries will exercise defending the island on land, at sea and in the air.
The participating countries are Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Canada, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Slovenia and Poland. The latter three will participate with observers, and Germany will also provide logistical support.
The main activity will take place in southern Greenland, but also in the fjord near Kangerlussuaq in western Greenland. […]
n parallel with Arctic Shield, other training activities and operations will also be carried out in the Arctic as part of NATO’s enhanced presence in the region. This includes air operations over Iceland, Greenland and Canada involving Danish, Canadian and American fighter jets. Läs artikel