Denmark increases Greenland defense budget after Trump's control comments

Denmark plans to increase defense spending in Greenland by at least $1.5 billion. This decision follows U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments suggesting the U.S. should control Greenland, which Denmark and Greenland have rejected. Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen stated that the funding will be used for new inspection ships, long-range drones, and upgrades to an airport in Greenland. Greenland's government has firmly stated that it is not for sale. Trump's previous offer to buy Greenland in 2019 was rejected, leading to the cancellation of his visit to Denmark. Greenland has been an autonomous territory of Denmark since 1979.