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Yahoo
27-02-2025
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US and Canada conduct air defense drills in Greenland as Trump pushes for control
U.S. and Canadian air force members conducted joint military drills in Greenland in practice for action under bitterly cold conditions. Operation Noble Defender took place from Jan. 28 through Feb. 11 at Pituffick Air Force Base, the U.S. military's northernmost installation, according to NORAD. The roughly 100 total service members had to operate in temperatures that were regularly below 0 degrees Fahrenheit, sometimes dropping as low as -28 degrees. "Over the last three weeks, our integrated American and Canadian NORAD teams have demonstrated the ability to operate at the highest level in one of the most austere environments in the world," Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Shemo said in a statement. "I am immensely proud of them and their dedication to this mission and appreciate the close cooperation from the Kingdom of Denmark as we train for the defense of Canada and the United States across all domains," he added. Secretary Of State Rubio Confirms Becoming Acting Usaid Chief The joint military exercise comes weeks after President Donald Trump pushed the idea of the U.S. purchasing Greenland, an idea that has been rebuffed by Denmark, its current owner. Read On The Fox News App Us Flies Joint Patrol With The Philippines Near Shoal Region Guarded By China Trump has signaled interest in acquiring Greenland since 2019, calling it a potentially "large real estate deal," toward the end of his first term. In December, he ramped up calls for the U.S. to acquire the Danish territory and called it a national security issue. "[F]or purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity," the then-president-elect wrote in a Truth Social post at the time. At the beginning of February, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen affirmed that Greenland is "not for sale," but said she was open to the U.S. increasing its footprint in the Arctic region. "I totally agree with the Americans that the High North, that the Arctic region is becoming more and more important when we are talking about defense and security and deterrence," Frederiksen said, referencing Chinese and Russian activity in the region. "And it is possible to find a way to ensure stronger footprints in Greenland. They [the U.S.] are already there, and they can have more possibilities."Original article source: US and Canada conduct air defense drills in Greenland as Trump pushes for control
Fox News
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
US and Canada conduct air defense drills in Greenland as Trump pushes for control
U.S. and Canadian air force members conducted joint military drills in Greenland in practice for action under bitterly cold conditions. Operation Noble Defender took place from Jan. 28 through Feb. 11 at Pituffick Air Force Base, the U.S. military's northernmost installation, according to NORAD. The roughly 100 total service members had to operate in temperatures that were regularly below 0 degrees Fahrenheit, sometimes dropping as low as -28 degrees. "Over the last three weeks, our integrated American and Canadian NORAD teams have demonstrated the ability to operate at the highest level in one of the most austere environments in the world," Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Shemo said in a statement. "I am immensely proud of them and their dedication to this mission and appreciate the close cooperation from the Kingdom of Denmark as we train for the defense of Canada and the United States across all domains," he added. The joint military exercise comes weeks after President Donald Trump pushed the idea of the U.S. purchasing Greenland, an idea that has been rebuffed by Denmark, its current owner. Trump has signaled interest in acquiring Greenland since 2019, calling it a potentially "large real estate deal," toward the end of his first term. In December, he ramped up calls for the U.S. to acquire the Danish territory and called it a national security issue. "[F]or purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity," the then-president-elect wrote in a Truth Social post at the time. At the beginning of February, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen affirmed that Greenland is "not for sale," but said she was open to the U.S. increasing its footprint in the Arctic region. "I totally agree with the Americans that the High North, that the Arctic region is becoming more and more important when we are talking about defense and security and deterrence," Frederiksen said, referencing Chinese and Russian activity in the region. "And it is possible to find a way to ensure stronger footprints in Greenland. They [the U.S.] are already there, and they can have more possibilities."
CBS News
27-02-2025
- Science
- CBS News
U.S., Canada forces conduct military exercises in Greenland in sub-zero temperatures
American and Canadian military forces recently completed joint exercises in Greenland, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said, as more than 100 servicemembers and multiple aircraft conducted drills in frigid conditions as cold as minus 29 degrees Fahrenheit. The exercises — called Operation Noble Defender — took place from Jan. 28 until Feb. 11 at Pituffik Space Base, which remains the U.S. military's northernmost installation, NORAD said in a news release. Roughly 125 American and Canadian servicemembers were deployed for the operation, military officials said. The exercises included multiple NORAD fighter jets and helicopters, including F-16s, KC-135s, E-3s, CF-18s, C-150s and CH-149s. The Royal Danish Air Force was also on hand to offer search and rescue support. Conditions were harsh during the operation. Local temperatures were consistently below 0 degrees Fahrenheit, and the coldest days reached minus 29 degrees F (-34 C), with a wind chill of minus 56 degrees F (-49 C), officials said. Maintenance crews and civil engineering airmen "operated tirelessly in these conditions to ensure aircrews were able to conduct flying missions," NORAD said. 🇨🇦 and 🇺🇸 assets from all three #NORAD Regions deployed to Pituffik Space Base, Greenland from Jan 28 to Feb 11 for #OperationNOBLEDEFENDER. Each OND strengthens and progresses NORAD's missions of aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning for North America. 📸… — North American Aerospace Defense Command (@NORADCommand) February 25, 2025 The air defense operation in Greenland, done in conjunction with Denmark, started in 2018 and takes place at planned intervals. "Over the last three weeks, our integrated American and Canadian NORAD teams have demonstrated the ability to operate at the highest level in one of the most austere environments in the world," Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Shemo, 41st AEG Commander, said in a statement. The operation unfolded amid increased global scrutiny and military activity in the Arctic region. Last month, a combat air patrol of American and Canadian fighter jets was scrambled after multiple Russian warplanes were spotted in the Arctic. Several hours later, NORAD said it also scrambled two F-16 fighter jets from Alaska to Greenland in order to "forward posture NORAD presence in the Arctic." The command said that move was "not in response to any current threat." President Trump has expressed his desire to bring Greenland under U.S. control. The location of Denmark's autonomous Arctic territory makes it strategic for both economic and defense purposes. But Greenland's leader and its residents have made it clear that their home is not for sale. Russia's efforts to boost its military presence in the Arctic have gradually expanded, including two nuclear submarines unveiled by President Vladimir Putin. Russia has also tested hypersonic missiles, which are capable of evading American defenses, in the Arctic.
