Denmark is reported to have quietly prepared to blow up its own runways in Greenland – as European allies rushed troops north – amid fears that the United States might attempt to seize the Arctic territory by force in January.

According to reporting by Danish national broadcaster DR, citing multiple senior sources in Copenhagen and across Europe, Danish forces deployed to Greenland in January 2026 carried explosives intended to destroy key airstrips in Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq, in order to deny access to any incoming US military aircraft in a worst-case scenario.

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[–] 25 points 4 months ago (1 child)

Swedish television also said Swedish officers were sent too -- possibly among other nations -- under the official guise of a training exercise. This to force Sweden to become involved in the conflict if it were to take place.

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  • [–] 25 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    France, Norway, Britain and Finland and even Germany also send a small number of troops. That gives me some hope for the future of Europe :) (Source: https://www.zdfheute.de/politik/groenland-bundeswehr-soldaten-usa-daenemark-100.html)

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    Now we just need to throw out orban and slovenia

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