Danish-led exercise activity in and around Greenland becomes part of NATO's Arctic Sentry

By Defence Command Denmark

The Danish-led exercise Arctic Endurance will henceforth become part of Arctic Sentry within the NATO framework. This means that the area for the Alliance's current exercise activities in the Arctic and North Atlantic will be expanded and will involve more nations.

Read news release from SHAPE: Arctic Sentry to enhance NATO's presence in the Arctic and the High North.

The objective is to strengthen NATO's northern flank. The Arctic Endurance exercise began in January and will continue throughout 2026.

Previous activities

Below, you can read more about previous activities conducted under Arctic Endurance.

Read the article: Arctic Endurance continues throughout 2026

Under Danish leadership, several allied nations are participating, contributing soldiers, aircraft, and ships.

Read the article: Danish F-35s and French MRTT tanker train in Southeast Greenland

During Arctic Endurance, soldiers train across different branches and nations in the unique Arctic climate, practicing a range of military disciplines in locations including Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq.

Read the article: Danish soldiers train in the protection of critical infrastructure in Greenland

Several NATO countries have conducted initial planning visits to Greenland, where they examined practical conditions regarding terrain, accommodation, and transport, as well as logistical and planning aspects.

In 2026, exercise activities may include the protection of critical infrastructure, assistance to Greenlandic authorities (including the police), the reception of allied troops, the deployment of fighter jets in and around Greenland, and naval operations.

Read the article: The Danish Defence's increased presence and exercise activity in Greenland 2026