Germany announced it will deploy troops to Greenland this week as part of a joint exploratory mission with other European nations. The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to seize control of Greenland, according to a Reuters report. The German Defense Ministry said a 13-member Bundeswehr reconnaissance team will be stationed in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, from Thursday at Denmark’s invitation.

Denmark’s Defense Ministry stated it is increasing its military presence in Greenland in close cooperation with NATO allies. Sweden and Norway also confirmed they will send military personnel to the region. The mission, running from Thursday to Saturday, aims to assess potential military contributions to support Denmark in ensuring regional security.

France, the European Union’s only nuclear power, has also confirmed troop deployment to Greenland. The decision came after a high-level meeting in Washington involving officials from the United States, Denmark, and Greenland.