Pituffik Space Base in Greenland

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Pituffik Space Base, formerly known as Thule Air Base, is a critical American military installation in Greenland strategically located between the U.S. and Russia, playing a key role in U.S. military defenses against potential attacks from the Arctic sector.

Key Points

  • Established in 1946 by the U.S. and Denmark
  • Renamed in 2023 to Pituffik Space Base
  • Strategically located between the U.S. and Russia
  • Operates through mutual defense agreements between the U.S. and Denmark

Pros

  • Critical location for U.S. military defenses
  • Plays a key role in missile warning, missile defense, and space surveillance missions

Cons

  • Challenges with extreme cold temperatures and potential new threats like hypersonic cruise missiles