The Dutch government announced yesterday that two soldiers will deploy to Greenland to prepare for a NATO exercise, updating an initial statement specifying one officer, according to a report released during the reporting window from 5:16 AM to 8:16 AM UTC on January 17, 2026. The announcement, detailed in a government statement yesterday, initially indicated one Dutch officer would assist with preparations, but the updated report clarifies the deployment involves two soldiers. This development occurred across the 3-hour period ending at 8:16 AM UTC today. No further details on the soldiers' identities, exact deployment timeline, or specific NATO exercise were provided in the report. The announcement aligns with NATO's ongoing activities in the Arctic region.
