Denmark will strengthen its military presence around the Faroe Islands, marking the latest step in Copenhagen's efforts to reinforce Arctic security amid mounting geopolitical tensions in the region, Bloomberg reports.
The move follows a broader military buildup in Greenland, where Denmark has increased troop deployments, military exercises, and equipment in recent months in response to heightened international attention on the Arctic territory, including US President Donald Trump's proposal to acquire the island.
Like Greenland, the Faroe Islands are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark and have assumed growing strategic importance as the North Atlantic re-emerges as a key focus for NATO amid heightened tensions with Russia.
The expanded military presence follows an agreement reached on Sunday between Danish Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus and Faroese Foreign and Fisheries Minister Bárður á Steig Nielsen. Under the deal, the Danish Armed Forces will gradually increase their activities on and around the Faroe Islands in coordination with the local government.
According to Denmark's Defence Ministry, the planned measures include joint exercises with the Faroese coast guard, VØRN, support for NATO maritime operations, patrols by F-35 fighter jets, and the deployment of frigates and military transport aircraft to the region.
"We are sending a clear signal that the kingdom takes responsibility for our collective security seriously throughout the realm," Bruus said in the statement, adding that the agreement will constitute "another important contribution to NATO."
By Vafa Guliyeva
