DefenseDenmark to deploy four F-35 fighters to NATO’s Arctic Sentry mission
Denmark will provide four Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to NATO’s newly launched Arctic Sentry mission, Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on Friday.
NATO announced the mission earlier this week to reinforce its military presence in the Arctic, an area of growing strategic importance. The initiative comes as the alliance seeks to manage internal tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland from Denmark, arguing the territory is critical for defense against potential Russian and Chinese threats.
“Our F-35 contribution strengthens the overall presence in the region and underscores Denmark’s role as an active ally in the Arctic and North Atlantic,” Poulsen said in a statement. He added that he expects the United States to contribute assets to the mission.
The Royal Danish Air Force is in the process of replacing its F-16 fleet with 42 F-35A fighters. Around 20 aircraft have so far been delivered, with additional jets scheduled to arrive over the coming years.
Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, hosts key U.S. military facilities and is strategically positioned between North America and Europe. Washington has repeatedly emphasized the island’s importance for missile warning, space surveillance and Arctic operations.
The deployment of Danish F-35s signals Copenhagen’s intent to reinforce NATO’s posture in the High North at a time of heightened geopolitical competition in the region.
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