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The Danish Defence has chartered an ice-strengthened expedition vessel, Ocean Endeavour, to accommodate Danish and international soldiers taking part in Exercise Arctic Endurance in Greenland.<\/p>\n
The move is intended to avoid putting extra pressure on Nuuk\u2019s hotels during busy periods.<\/p>\n
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From early February, the ship will be berthed at Nuuk port, providing accommodation for soldiers while the exercise continues throughout 2026.<\/div>\n
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Danish authorities said the arrangement allows troops to live in suitable and familiar conditions without the need to build temporary facilities on land.<\/div>\n
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The vessel has been chartered from SunStone Maritime Group, the parent company of the SunStone Group.<\/div>\n
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Until late 2025, the Ocean Endeavour operated as a polar expedition ship, travelling in Arctic Canada, Greenland and Antarctica. Its ice-strengthened design allows it to operate safely in polar regions.<\/div>\n
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Since 2025, Denmark has increased its military presence in Greenland and the North Atlantic.<\/div>\n
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Exercise Arctic Endurance will involve personnel from many parts of the Danish Defence as well as soldiers from several NATO countries.<\/div>\n
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Participating nations include France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, Iceland and Belgium.<\/div>\n
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These countries have either already sent personnel to Greenland or are involved in planning and reconnaissance work for the exercise.<\/div>\n
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The planning is coordinated closely with the Danish Defence and the Arctic Command.<\/div>\n
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Early preparations focus on identifying sites and support options for the exercise. Additional NATO nations have expressed interest in sending reconnaissance teams and are expected to arrive during the year.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The increased military activity comes ahead of a planned visit by Denmark\u2019s King Frederik X to Greenland from February 18 to 20.<\/div>\n
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The King is expected to arrive in Nuuk on February 18, with the royal household saying that further details of the visit will be shared later.<\/div>\n