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US Approves $1.8 Billion Arms Sale to Denmark Amid Tensions

12/30/2025

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The United States approved an $1.8 billion P-8A sale to Denmark on December 29, 2025.
The State Department said the sale supports U.S. foreign policy and NATO security.
This followed approval for $1 billion in air-to-air missiles for Denmark.
U.S. President Donald Trump has made comments about Greenland that alarm Europeans.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry was appointed as a special envoy to Greenland, prompting Denmark to summon the U.S. ambassador.

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The United States approved an $1.8 billion P-8A sale to Denmark on December 29, 2025.
The State Department said the sale supports U.S. foreign policy and NATO security.
This followed approval for $1 billion in air-to-air missiles for Denmark.
U.S. President Donald Trump has made comments about Greenland that alarm Europeans.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry was appointed as a special envoy to Greenland, prompting Denmark to summon the U.S. ambassador.