# Danish inspection vessel practises Arctic defence with NATO allies

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- Published: 2026-09-01 · Updated: 2026-11-05
- Type: News brief · Section: Maritime · Country: denmark
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- Tags: thetis, nanook tuugaalik, danish defence, joint arctic command, canada, france, usa, nato, greenland, arctic operations

> The Danish inspection vessel Thetis is taking part in the Canadian-led exercise Nanook Tuugaalik together with units from Canada, France and the United States in Arctic waters.

The crew aboard the Danish inspection ship Thetis is taking part in the annual exercise Nanook Tuugaalik, which the [Danish Defence describes](https://www.forsvaret.dk/en/news/2026/forsvaret-traner-falles-forsvar-af-arktis-i-stor-canadisk-ledet-ovelse) as the Canadian Armed Forces' largest maritime exercise in the Arctic. The exercise is being conducted together with units from Canada, France and the United States.

The first 14 days of the exercise took place in Canadian waters, after which the final phase takes place in Greenlandic waters under the command of the Joint Arctic Command. According to the Danish Defence, the Greenlandic phase includes exercise scenarios for search and rescue operations, environmental preparedness, fisheries inspections, protection of critical infrastructure, and detection and denial of access.

"The exercise provides good opportunities to train our ability to operate together under the unique Arctic conditions," says Major General Søren Andersen, commander of the Joint Arctic Command in Nuuk, Greenland.

The exercise concludes with a port visit to Nuuk (Greenland's capital).

## FAQ

**Which countries are taking part in Exercise Nanook Tuugaalik together with the Danish inspection vessel Thetis?**

Exercise Nanook Tuugaalik is conducted with units from Denmark, Canada, France and the United States. The Danish inspection vessel Thetis participates throughout the exercise, which is described as Canada's largest maritime exercise in the Arctic. The exercise concludes with a port visit to Nuuk. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**What does the Greenlandic part of Exercise Nanook Tuugaalik involve?**

The Greenlandic part involves exercise scenarios for rescue operations, environmental preparedness, fisheries inspections, protection of critical infrastructure, and detection and denial of access. This part follows the first 14 days, which were conducted in Canadian waters. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**Who leads the final part of the exercise in Greenlandic waters?**

The final part in Greenlandic waters is led by the Joint Arctic Command. Major General Søren Andersen, commander of the Joint Arctic Command in Nuuk, emphasises that the exercise provides good opportunities to train joint operational capability under Arctic conditions. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

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