The country said that it would bolster measures near its North Atlantic territories, which also include the Faroe Islands, promising to buy ships and increase basic military training.

Denmark's defense minister has announced a deal with the governments of the Faroe Islands and Greenland to boost surveillance capacity and sovereignty assertion. The move comes as the US, Russia and China circle.

Denmark said it will spend $2.05 billion to strengthen its military presence in the Arctic, particularly in Greenland and the Faroe Islands. The move comes after Trump expressed interest in US control of Greenland,

Denmark said on Monday it would spend 14.6 billion Danish kroner ($2.05 billion) boosting its military capabilities in the Arctic – a decision that comes amid continuing furor following US President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in controlling Greenland,

President Trump told Denmark’s leader he wanted to take over Greenland, European officials say. Denmark has asked its E.U. allies not to inflame the situation until Mr. Trump’s intentions are clearer.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sought to drum up support Tuesday from European leaders over US President Donald Trump's threats to take over Greenland, with visits to Berlin, Paris and Brussels.