An outpost in the vast, cold wilderness.
The move of aircraft to Pituffik Space Base comes amid growing tensions as the Trump administration reiterates calls to ...
On the frozen coast of northwestern Greenland, the United States is quietly transforming its only military outpost on the island into a far more capable hub for space and missile defense. The work at ...
The plan calls for spending up to $25 million for projects to improve flight operations at Pituffik Space Base, according to a solicitation for bids.
While few details of the exact work at Pituffik have been made public, the improvements come during a time of intense focus on Greenland.
Greenland's natural resources and proximity to Russia and China have made it a valuable strategic asset to the US military since World War II.
The Department of Defense wants to spend as much as $25 million in major infrastructure improvements to Pituffik Space Base’s runways in Greenland. The overhaul of its airfield is part of other work ...
NORAD will deploy aircraft to Pituffik in Greenland, amid renewed political pressure from Trump over Greenland’s future.
Danish radars and unmanned systems slated for Greenland and the Faroe Islands will close coverage gaps in the sensing ...
Greenland already hosts Pituffik Space Base in the far northwest of the island. US Space Force operates it under ...