Denmark will begin sending conscripts to Greenland from the end of July as part of their training. This was announced by the country's Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus, reports UNN citing TV2 and the Ritzau agency.
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According to the minister, future soldiers will serve alongside professional soldiers and take part in missions on the island.
It is necessary that more people have information on how to operate in Greenland and the Arctic region
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Currently, about 300 Danish professional soldiers are stationed in Greenland. The headquarters of the Danish Arctic Command is located in the island's capital, Nuuk.
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The minister did not specify exactly how many conscripts will be sent to Greenland, but emphasized that their arrival is not related to the replacement of the current contingent.
According to Bruus, Denmark aims to strengthen its presence and take on more responsibility for the security of the Arctic region.
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