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Pentagon to start expanding Greenland bases next year: official

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Pentagon to begin expanding US military bases in Greenland next year

The Pentagon will start expanding American military bases in Greenland beginning next year, according to a US official. The expansion comes amid heightened geopolitical interest in the Arctic region, including previous statements by former President Trump about acquiring Greenland and growing Russian military activity in the area.

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Pentagon to begin expanding US military bases in Greenland next year
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