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US Eyes Drones for Enhanced Greenland Security Amid Tensions

1/24/2026

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The United States is considering unmanned drones to enhance security in Greenland, following U.S. President Donald Trump's call for stronger capabilities.
Experts say drones offer surveillance advantages over human patrols amid tensions with Russia and China.
Challenges include battery performance in extreme cold and maintenance without local support.
Trump emphasized U.S. sovereignty over Greenland's bases.
He has previously cited a 1951 Denmark treaty and criticized Greenland's security forces as inadequate.

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The United States is considering unmanned drones to enhance security in Greenland, following U.S. President Donald Trump's call for stronger capabilities.
Experts say drones offer surveillance advantages over human patrols amid tensions with Russia and China.
Challenges include battery performance in extreme cold and maintenance without local support.
Trump emphasized U.S. sovereignty over Greenland's bases.
He has previously cited a 1951 Denmark treaty and criticized Greenland's security forces as inadequate.