The Danish government has announced a significant increase in defence spending for Greenland, worth at least $1.5 billion, in response to US President-elect Donald Trump's repeated desire to purchase the Arctic territory. The package includes funding for two new inspection ships, long-range drones, and dog sled teams, as well as increased staffing at Arctic Command and upgrades to civilian airports to handle supersonic fighter aircraft. This move is seen as a strategic effort to strengthen Denmark's presence in the Arctic and protect its interests, amidst growing concerns about encroachments by China and Russia.