Macron Confirmed The Dispatch Of French Troops To Greenland

• 15.01.2026, 8:33

The operation was dubbed "Arctic Endurance."

France has announced its readiness to participate in a joint NATO exercise in Greenland organized by Denmark, the first units have already been sent to the venue.

French President Emmanuel Macron said this in a publication by French President Emmanuel Macron on the social network X.

France joins exercise in Greenland

French President Emmanuel Macron said the country will take part in a joint military exercise organized by Denmark in Greenland.

He said the operation has been dubbed "Arctic Endurance" and the first French units are on their way to the site.

The purpose and scope of the exercise

Macron said France's participation is aimed at strengthening cooperation with NATO allies and ensuring security in the Arctic region.

After the dispatch of the first units, the arrival of additional military contingents will follow, allowing for comprehensive training in different climatic and tactical conditions.

Context and significance

The Greenland exercise comes against a backdrop of increasing competition for influence in the Arctic and the need to demonstrate the readiness of NATO countries to act together.

France emphasizes the importance of coordination with allies and readiness to defend strategically important territories in the northern latitudes.