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Greenland: Armed Forces

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 14 January 2026UIN 103525

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what a) UK and b) other NATO forces are currently deployed in Greenland.

Answered by Al Carns

The UK does not currently have forces deployed in Greenland. Denmark is responsible for the defence of Greenland and maintains a military presence.

NATO has made clear that the Arctic region is a priority for Euro-Atlantic Security, which is why, alongside our NATO Allies, we have increased our defence spending, presence and activities to keep the Arctic safe and deter the collective threat we face from Russia.

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