Denmark is evaluating the purchase of additional F-35 fighter jets from the U.S., despite tensions with President Donald Trump over his ambitions to annex Greenland.
“We need to expand our fleet of fighter jets, and it makes perfect sense to acquire more F-35s,” said Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, emphasizing the country’s commitment to strengthening its defense.
The issue of continued arms purchases from the U.S. has gained significance following Trump’s strategic pivot towards Russia and his controversial statements about annexing Canada and Greenland.
Balancing Defense Needs and Political Tensions
Denmark’s military cooperation with the U.S. has spanned over 75 years. However, the Trump administration’s aggressive stance on Greenland has created friction. Despite this, Poulsen argues that cutting military ties with the U.S. would be a “complete mistake.”
Meanwhile, Canada has reconsidered its F-35 deal, exploring alternative defense options amid rising tensions.
Greenland’s Firm Stance
Since Trump’s initial declarations regarding Greenland, both Greenlandic and Danish officials have reiterated that the island is “not for sale but open for business.”
Denmark had previously ordered 27 F-35 jets, and this potential new purchase signals the country’s continued reliance on U.S. defense technology—despite political disputes.
