Danish soldiers have trained in the protection of critical infrastructure at the Buksefjord Power Plant in Greenland. The operation is described by the Danish Defence (Forsvaret) as part of the Arctic Endurance exercise and the Danish military's increased presence in the Arctic to strengthen NATO's northern flank.
– A surveillance task in this terrain and climate demands higher levels of military competence. We notice that our training back home in Denmark makes us capable of completing tasks under all conditions, says Company Commander Victor in a press release from the Danish Defence.
The exercise was conducted at the Buksefjord Power Plant, which is Greenland's largest hydroelectric power station. The facility is located in an uninhabited area south of Nuuk, and the soldiers were deployed by ship to complete the task. The training focused on adapting military skills to the specific demands posed by the mountainous terrain.
The activity is part of the Arctic Endurance exercise series, which continues throughout 2026. The aim is to strengthen the ability to defend Denmark and NATO through cooperation with allies, according to the press release. The operations are coordinated with Greenlandic authorities.
– We want to train and enhance the soldiers' ability to operate under the very special conditions that prevail in the Arctic, says Defence Chief Michael Hyldgaard.
Michael Hyldgaard describes the presence as significant for the alliance's collective capability.
– The increased presence and exercise activities of the Defence in the region contribute to strengthening NATO's ability to operate together in the Arctic and North Atlantic. Thus, we strengthen NATO's northern flank, says Hyldgaard.