The Pentagon has decided to subordinate Greenland to the US Northern Command, thus strengthening the defense of US territory and relations with Arctic allies.

The Pentagon's decision to transfer Greenland from European Command to US Northern Command reflects a strategic change in the Unified Command Plan. It will improve the Western Hemisphere's defense capabilities and strengthen collaboration with allies in the Arctic. Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, is home to the Pituffik space base, essential for threat detection. The Danish prime minister has expressed a willingness to work more closely with NATO for the security of the island.