Trump's military ‘not ready’ for Greenland? NATO ally reservists outmatch US troops in Arctic drills

Despite Donald Trump’s repeated claims, a new analysis warns the U.S. military lacks the capability to dominate or protect Greenland without major Arctic-specific upgrades. According to The Times, U.S. forces struggle with extreme cold-weather operations, limited Arctic training, and reliance on European allies like Finland, Norway, and the UK. NATO’s 2025 winter exercises exposed serious gaps as American troops reportedly underperformed against Finnish reservists. With Greenland’s mineral wealth raising long-term security stakes, experts caution that U.S. Arctic ambitions depend heavily on cooperation with experienced European partners rather than confrontation.