Germany sending 13 military personnel to Greenland tomorrow, defense ministry says
Germany is sending a “reconnaissance team” of 13 military personnel to Greenland tomorrow for “an exploration mission” from January 15 to 17, the German Defense Ministry said in a statement Wednesday.
“At Denmark’s invitation, Germany will participate in an exploration mission in Greenland from January 15 to 17, 2026, together with other European nations,” the statement said.
“The aim is to explore the framework conditions for possible military contributions to support Denmark in ensuring security in the region, for example, for maritime surveillance capabilities.”
“Tomorrow morning, the Bundeswehr (German armed forces) will send a reconnaissance team of 13 Bundeswehr personnel to Nuuk in Greenland on an Airbus A400M transport aircraft,” the statement continued. “The on-site reconnaissance will take place together with representatives of other partner nations.”
Germany joins Sweden and Norway in placing military personnel in Greenland this week, as US President Donald Trump continues to argue that the territory ought to join the United States.
“At Denmark’s invitation, Germany will participate in an exploration mission in Greenland from January 15 to 17, 2026, together with other European nations,” the statement said.
“The aim is to explore the framework conditions for possible military contributions to support Denmark in ensuring security in the region, for example, for maritime surveillance capabilities.”
“Tomorrow morning, the Bundeswehr (German armed forces) will send a reconnaissance team of 13 Bundeswehr personnel to Nuuk in Greenland on an Airbus A400M transport aircraft,” the statement continued. “The on-site reconnaissance will take place together with representatives of other partner nations.”
Germany joins Sweden and Norway in placing military personnel in Greenland this week, as US President Donald Trump continues to argue that the territory ought to join the United States.
