Denmark requested Finland to send military personnel to Greenland.

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16/01/2026
The Finnish government announced on the 15th that, in response to a request from Denmark, Finland will be sending military personnel to Greenland. The Finnish Ministry of Defense issued a statement on the same day, saying that Denmark and Greenland have decided to carry out a joint military training exercise on the island involving multiple countries. Finland will send two liaison officers to Greenland to familiarize themselves with the local conditions and assess potential future actions. The statement said that Finland is an active participant in the field of Arctic security defense. With NATO allies increasing their military presence in the Arctic region, Finland's security will also be strengthened.