Denmark has announced plans to increase spending in Greenland, pledging 1.6 billion Danish crowns ($A379 million) for healthcare and infrastructure investments between 2026 and 2029, as US interest in the Arctic island intensifies.

US President Donald Trump has said he wants to take control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. The strategically-located island is rich in oil, natural gas, and many minerals needed for high-tech industries.

Denmark, which retains control over Greenland's security and foreign affairs, has responded with increased investments to improve strained relations with the territory's 57,000 residents.

The funds, which supplement Greenland's annual block grant of around 4.3 billion crowns, will include financing for a new landing s

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