COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark on Thursday summoned the top American diplomat in the country for an explanation following a Wall Street Journal report about the United States stepping up intelligence gathering on Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Jennifer Hall Godfrey, acting head of the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, met with high-ranking Danish diplomat Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen at the Danish Foreign Ministry over the Journal article published Tuesday, the ministry said in an email.
It provided no further details. The embassy declined to comment.
The Journal, citing two people familiar with the U.S. effort that it did not identify, reported that several high-ranking officials under the U.S. director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, had directed intelligence agency heads to learn more about Greenland’s independence movement and sentiment about U.S. resource extraction there.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen told broadcaster DR outside a meeting Wednesday with colleagues in Poland that Denmark would summon the U.S. diplomat to seek a “rebuttal” or other explanation following the report.
Rasmussen, who has previously scolded the Trump administration over its criticism of NATO ally Denmark and Greenland, said the information in the report was “very worrying" and "we don’t spy between friends.”
"We are looking at this with quite a lot of seriousness," he added.
In response to questions about the Journal's report, Gabbard's office released a statement noting that she had made three “criminal” referrals to the Justice Department over intelligence community leaks. Nearly a dozen more leak cases are being investigated, Gabbard said in the statement.
“The Wall Street Journal should be ashamed of aiding deep state actors who seek to undermine the President by politicizing and leaking classified information," Gabbard wrote. "They are breaking the law and undermining our nation’s security and democracy. Those who leak classified information will be found and held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”
Greenland's prime minister said last month that U.S. statements about the mineral-rich Arctic island have been disrespectful and it “will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought by just anyone.”
In a visit to the island last month, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, addressing the United States during a visit to Greenland, that “you cannot annex another country,” even with the argument made by U.S. officials that international security is at stake.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington will respect Greenland’s self-determination and alleged that Greenlanders "don’t want to be a part of Denmark.”
Associated Press writer David Klepper contributed to this report from Washington.
FILE - Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen listens to speakers during a meeting after a ceremony to mark the 25th Anniversary Nordic Embassies in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, File)
CHARTRES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 30, 2026--
Tenchijin Inc., a Japanese space-tech innovator transforming sustainable water infrastructure management, today announced a partnership with Aqualter. In April 2026, both parties signed a Strategic Software License Agreement. Under this agreement, KnoWaterleak—Tenchijin’s platform, powered by satellite data and AI, will be deployed in Aqualter's long-term water service operation project for metropolitan Chartres to optimize the detection and management of water leakages. Additionally, both companies concluded a reseller agreement, making Aqualter the first official distributor of KnoWaterleak in the French market.
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Trust Rooted in PoC Success
Headquartered in Chartres, Aqualter has over 50 years of experience in the production and distribution of drinking water, wastewater collection and treatment, and the construction of water infrastructure and treatment plants throughout France.
From January to April 2025, Tenchijin and Aqualter jointly conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) to evaluate the effectiveness of KnoWaterleak in predicting pipe leaks in the metropolitan area of Chartres (141,407 inhabitants served, 1,251.52 km of network lines excluding connections; 2025 data). By analyzing historical data from 2017 to 2023, KnoWaterleak successfully predicted 45.5% of the 2024 leaks within the top 12.6% of highest-risk areas, thereby meeting the project’s success criteria and confirming the model’s reliability. Building on this foundation of trust, Tenchijin and Aqualter have concluded a license agreement for the metropolitan Chartres project. Aqualter thus becomes the first official user of KnoWaterleak in France, marking the start of a collaboration to modernize water management across the territory.
Future Collaboration
Within the metropolitan Chartres project, KnoWaterleak will be functionally integrated with Walter, Aqualter’s network supervision platform. While Walter monitors on-site hydraulic performance, Tenchijin’s space-tech expertise adds a complementary prediction. By combining large-scale satellite analysis with field data, this synergy covers the entire value chain: from leak risk identification to the optimization of interventions. This innovative approach contributes to resource preservation and infrastructure sustainability. The partnership also foresees the adoption of this solution in other projects managed by Aqualter. Furthermore, both companies will collaborate on joint promotional initiatives targeting new client segments in France, aiming to stimulate innovation in water infrastructure management.
Jean-Patrick LE VAN, CIO & COO, Groupe Aqualter |France
The functional integration of KnoWaterleak into our Walter platform is a significant milestone for digitizing water network management. Powered by AI and satellite data, we now anticipate leaks and optimize field operations with greater precision. This innovation not only supports network performance but also plays a vital role in water conservation.
Keitaro ASABA, Partnership Manager, Tenchijin Inc. | Japan
We are delighted that KnoWaterleak is being implemented for the first time in France within a local authority. Chartres is a historic city with complex infrastructure, where old and new networks overlap in an environment highly sensitive to ground movement. This deployment in such a challenging setting will provide us with invaluable insights for the future. Furthermore, the conclusion of this first official distribution agreement marks a major turning point for Tenchijin. Leveraging Aqualter’s deep expertise and robust network, we are confident in our ability to pave the way for innovative, data-driven water infrastructure management across all of France.
About Aqualter and the Walter solution
As the leading challenger to the major players in the water sector, Aqualter has developed, for over 50 years, expertise in drinking water production, transmission and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, as well as the construction of drinking water plants and wastewater treatment facilities. Walter is a 100% web-based platform that provides real-time visibility into hydraulic performance, from the reservoir to the customer meter. Powered by three advanced information systems, the software calculates and displays key hydraulic performance indicators and generates real-time leak alerts.
Website:https://www.aqualter.com/
About Tenchijin KnoWaterleak
KnoWaterleak is an innovative platform that harnesses satellite data and AI to predict and prevent water infrastructure risks. The system analyzes space-derived data to identify potential leaks within 100-meter square zones, providing unprecedented insights through a 5-level risk evaluation system.
About Tenchijin Inc.
Tenchijin Inc. is a space-tech innovator leveraging satellite data and AI to detect hidden water infrastructure risks, predict potential leaks, and drive more sustainable and efficient water management through space-derived insights.
Website: https://knowaterleak.space/
Tenchijin Announces Partnership with Aqualter
