Denmark is buying U.S. missiles to defend Greenland as Washington openly flirts with taking it. Irony meets Arctic security.

President Donald Trump's says he will send a hospital ship to Greenland as Denmark demonstrates unity with Arctic territory amid tensions.

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on Wednesday issued a defiant message on the Arctic island's future.

After a Danish rescue of a U.S. submariner near Greenland, a proposed U.S. hospital ship prompted Greenland’s rejection, highlighting sovereignty concerns, healthcare debates, and Arctic strategic tensions.

Donald Trump has been on the record saying that he wants to make Greenland a territory of the United States.

Burgum: Greenland Key Part of United States Defense

Denmark’s defense minister said Greenland did not need health care assistance, a day after President Trump said he planned to send a “great hospital boat” to the island.

“Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there,” Trump posted to Truth Social. “It’s on the way!!!” he added.