Some local officials were unaware of the plans before they were announced.

A Royal Danish Navy vessel prepares to dock in the city of Nuuk, Greenland, on May 4, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Denmark announced extensive military investments in Greenland this month, including new infrastructure and the stationing of troops in the Arctic territory’s capital, Nuuk.
On the ground, the promise of additional security is causing a little anxiety for some Greenlanders.
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