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Denmark commits to three new Arctic vessels in light of Trump’s Greenland comments

29th January 2025 - 16:16 GMT | by Tony Fyler in Swansea

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The OSK Design option for an Arctic frigate. (Photo: Giovanni Rasio)

The vessels have been a necessity for years, but now Denmark is planning a stronger Arctic presence.

Denmark has agreed to buy three new Arctic ships to boost maritime security in the Arctic, particularly around Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

The three new ships will be acquired along with two new long-range uncrewed aerial systems, which will be fitted with both stronger satellite capacity and enhanced image acquisition at a distance compared to Denmark's existing drones.

The deal will cost Denmark DKK14.6 billion (US$2.1 billion) and will be financed by Denmark in partnership with Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

Despite recent demands from US President Trump that Denmark should give up its “ownership” of Greenland because the

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Tony Fyler is the Naval Reporter at Shephard. He has experience in business and …

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