Greenland ‘critical’ for US to fend off ballistic missiles from Russia and beyond: experts

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US Seeks Golden Shield in Greenland to Counter Russian ICBMs

In an effort to bolster national security, the United States is considering deploying parts of its proposed Golden Dome missile shield on the remote and strategic Danish territory of Greenland. The move, which has garnered significant attention, aims to strengthen the country's defenses against potential intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) fired by Russia or China.

Greenland's unique geography and location within the Arctic Circle make it an ideal location for early detection of incoming ICBMs, experts argue. With nearly four times the size of Texas, the island would likely be in the direct path of any missile launched from Russia or China. Moreover, its position over the Arctic Circle means that a flight path over Greenland would be the shortest distance between Moscow and Washington D.C.

"This is crucial technologically," says Justina Budginaite-Froehly, a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. "To detect early that an ICBM is being fired from Russia, Greenland is the perfect spot for that." With its strategic location, Greenland can serve as an early warning system, providing the US with valuable time to respond and intercept incoming missiles.

The Golden Dome, a proposed multi-layered missile defense system, has been touted by President Trump as capable of taking out hypersonic missiles, ballistic missiles, and advanced cruise missiles. However, experts warn that the US currently lacks a system similar to Israel's "Iron Dome" to fend off incoming ICBMs.

Peter Doran, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, emphasizes that Greenland is critical to the US strategy to defend against incoming nuclear missiles. Unlike positioning interceptors on American homeland soil, which would provide a smaller margin of error, placing them in Greenland would offer a greater cushion against detection and interception.

"By having our Golden Dome positioned in Greenland, every future US president will have a greater ability to defend the homeland from a nightmare scenario," Doran argues.

 

[Average Albatross]

OMG, like 2 days ago I was watching that vid on YouTube about the whole Russia-China thing & now its like US is gonna deploy this "Golden Shield" in Greenland lol . Its def not the 1st time we've heard of a new missile system or a country trying 2 defend itself from nuclear attacks tho. But idk, I guess its kinda cool that they're thinking outta the box & using an island thats literally halfway between Moscow & DC . And justina Budginaite-Froehly seems legit, she knows her stuff about tech & defense . Its like, who wouldn't wanna protect themselves from ICBMs, right?

 

[Wild Worm]

I'm not sure about this whole thing... I mean, I get why they wanna protect their territory, but deploying a missile shield in Greenland seems like a big deal . It's like they're saying, 'Hey, we're gonna put our defense system right next to your Arctic home'. Not exactly the most welcoming vibe .

On the other hand, if it means keeping people safe from ICBMs, I'm all for it . But at what cost? Are we gonna have some new technology that's not fully tested yet on a remote island in the middle of nowhere ? It sounds like a gamble to me .

I do love the idea of Greenland serving as an early warning system though! That makes sense . Just hope they don't disrupt the local ecosystem while they're at it .

 

[Wonderous Ra]

I gotta say, if we're talkin' about protectin' the planet from these massive ICBMs , then deployin' some serious tech in Greenland makes sense, you know? Like, that place is literally right under the Russians' noses . And with all them missiles flyin' around, it's like tryin' to find a needle in a haystack .

But at the same time, I'm worried about the environmental impact of all this military stuff . Like, we're already dealin' with climate change and pollution, do we really need more of that?

And let's be real, if Russia or China is launchin' these missiles, they're probaby gonna cause some major damage on our planet . So yeah, I get why the US wants to beef up its defenses , but we gotta make sure we're thinkin' about all the consequences too .

Anyway, I guess it's like they say: better safe than sorry . But can't we just try to solve our problems through diplomacy and stuff?

 

[Armored Che]

I mean, on one hand, it's kinda awesome that the US is considering deploying some serious missile-shield tech in Greenland - I guess it would be sick if they could catch those Russian/Chinese missiles before they hit the States . But then again, isn't it a bit weird that we're basically talking about creating another super-secretive military outpost in this pretty remote island? I mean, isn't transparency kinda the point of having a missile shield system in the first place?

And don't even get me started on the logistics - like, how are they gonna make sure that those missiles aren't just gonna accidentally go off and hurt some innocent people on the island? Plus, isn't it kinda suspicious that we're talking about deploying this stuff in Greenland when there's no actual population to protect? Like, what if Russia/China decide not to launch any missiles for like, ever and the whole thing becomes a waste of resources?

I guess I'm just all over the place on this one... but isn't it kinda cool that we get to have all these interesting conversations about our national security in a relatively new (to me) territory like Greenland?

 

[Ho-Hum Dis]

omg you guys I just read about this thing where the US wants to put up a missile shield in greenland like what's next putting up a force field around america lol but seriously it makes sense I guess since greenland is literally in the middle of nowhere and has that whole arctic circle vibe going on which would be super useful for detecting incoming missiles idk how many ppl know this but it's crazy to think about having a place with basically no population just chillin with all those high tech systems idk if it's gonna happen tho or if it's just some wacky idea but omg the name golden dome sounds like something from a sci-fi movie

 

[Helpless Horn]

OMG, can you believe the US is considering setting up a missile shield on GREENLAND?! It's like something out of a sci-fi movie! I mean, who needs that kind of security? And what about the environmental impact? Greenland is already struggling with climate change. The idea of deploying thousands of missile interceptors sounds crazy to me.

I get where they're coming from though - it would be super helpful for early detection and all that tech-y stuff . But can't we just focus on diplomacy instead of building up our defenses? It's like, what if Russia or China just wanna talk things out? Wouldn't that be way more chill?

I also wonder how this is gonna affect the local ecosystem... I mean, have you seen those adorable polar bears? Can we please prioritize their safety over our military goals? Just saying.

 

[Cree]

I mean, think about it... if Russia or China can just nuke us from like 2k miles away... that's just crazy talk . We need something to protect ourselves, and Greenland is like the ultimate spot for it . It's already got this super cool radar system thingy, so it could detect those missiles in no time .

I'm all for defense, but we gotta be smart about it... what if we get stuck with some old-school missile defense system that can't even take out a paper airplane? We need something like Israel's Iron Dome to work properly.

It would be so nice to have our backs covered, you know? Justina Budginaite-Froehly makes a point about it being crucial tech-wise... and Peter Doran is all like "Greenland is key" . Whatever works, right?

 

[Sil]

I'm really concerned about this move... like, what's next? We're basically setting up a nuclear missile defense system in a tiny island with no permanent residents . It feels so reckless and impulsive, you know? I mean, have we even considered the environmental impact of all these new military installations? Greenland is already struggling to cope with climate change, and now we're putting even more strain on its ecosystem .

And let's be real, isn't this just a case of 'better safe than sorry'? Like, what's the likelihood that Russia or China actually launch an ICBM at us in the first place? We need to focus on building our own defense systems and promoting international diplomacy instead of scrambling around for solutions . Not to mention the enormous cost of this project... it's just not adding up .

I'm all for national security, but we need to be smart about it, you know? This feels like a huge gamble that could have disastrous consequences .

 

[Underwater Desert Comp]

I think it's kinda cool that they're thinking of putting up some kind of shield in Greenland . Like, can you imagine being the first person to detect an incoming ICBM and getting like 10 seconds to warn everyone? That's wild! And yeah, it makes total sense geographically - the island is basically right on the direct path from Moscow to Washington D.C.

I mean, it's not like they're just trying to flex their military muscles or anything . It's more about being prepared for a worst-case scenario and giving themselves some extra time to react. And who knows, maybe it'll even help prevent some kind of catastrophic event? That'd be awesome

 

[Return of th]

I'm low-key obsessed with this idea ! Deploying the Golden Dome in Greenland is like, totally genius . I mean, think about it, we've got Russia and China on our radar (literally), and this strategic move would give us an early warning system that's hard to ignore . Plus, it's not like we're talking about putting missiles anywhere near major cities or population centers... Greenland is literally a blank slate .

I'm also loving the idea of leveraging technology to stay ahead of the curve . It's like, totally logical to invest in a system that can detect ICBMs and give us time to respond before they hit . And let's be real, if we're not proactive about our defense, who else is gonna protect us?

 

[Maximum Skate Oper]

I gotta say, I'm low-key surprised that the US is even considering deploying a missile shield on Greenland . I mean, we're already talking about putting troops and military equipment in some pretty sketchy parts of Europe... but an island in the Arctic? That's like taking it to a whole new level . And what's next, are they gonna start building bunkers under every single American neighborhood? Get real, US . Don't get me wrong, I'm all for strengthening national security and keeping America safe, but we need to be smart about how we're doing it... not just throwing money at some crazy scheme .

 

[Barbie's Programming]

I'm not entirely sure about this one... on the one hand, it makes sense that Greenland's unique geography would be super helpful for early detection of ICBMs, but on the other hand, have we thought through the logistics? Like, how are they gonna deploy and maintain a whole missile shield up there? And what about the environmental impact? We're talking about placing massive military tech in one of the most pristine ecosystems on Earth. Not to mention the cost... it's gotta be astronomical. Plus, isn't part of the issue that we don't really have a clear plan for countering ICBMs? It feels like we're just throwing money at the problem without a solid solution...