Germany will propose setting up a joint NATO mission to monitor and protect security interests in the Arctic region in a bid to ease tensions with the US over its threats to annex Greenland, according to two people familiar with the government’s thinking.

The discussions are part of a bid to deter Russian aggression and fend off US President Donald Trump’s threat to take over Greenland.

Europe, led by the UK and Germany is exploring a stronger Nato presence in Greenland to reinforce Arctic security following US President Donald Trump’s call for American ownership and reported invasion planning.

NSPA Supports NATO Countries in the Acquisition and Sustainment of GA-ASI's Advanced Multi-Domain RPA SAN DIEGO,

Germany has ordered eight General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely pilot aircraft.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization wants Germany to contribute as many as 40,000 more troops for the alliance’s defense against Russia, according to people familiar with the matter. The demand, which would add the equivalent of seven brigades, comes ...

This conclusion was made after analysis of Western media reports on Germany’s preparations for potential Russian attacks. Read also: Russia enters new phase of prep for future war with NATO — ISW analysis The assessment refers to a confidential contingency plan by Germany’s Ministry of Defense for responding to Russian strikes on energy and