Denmark ‘Prepared for US Attack’ on Greenland Amid Trump Threats, Reports Say
Denmark prepared for the possibility of a United States military attack on Greenland earlier this year, according to media reports, as tensions escalated over President Donald Trump’s stated interest in taking control of the Arctic territory.
Copenhagen, March 20: Denmark prepared for the possibility of a United States military attack on Greenland earlier this year, according to media reports, as tensions escalated over President Donald Trump’s stated interest in taking control of the Arctic territory. Danish authorities reportedly sent troops, medical supplies, and explosives to Greenland in January as part of contingency planning for a worst-case scenario.
The preparations, which were not publicly disclosed at the time, reflected growing concern in Copenhagen over Trump’s repeated assertions that the US could acquire Greenland “the hard way.” Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark and holds strategic importance due to its location and natural resources. Why Greenland Is Important for the US National Security.
Denmark Prepared for Potential US Attack on Greenland
According to reports, Danish forces deployed to Greenland carried explosives intended to disable key runways in Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq, a move designed to prevent US aircraft from landing in the event of an invasion. Medical supplies, including blood reserves, were also transported to prepare for potential casualties.
The measures were part of a broader defensive posture that included coordination with European allies. Troops and military assets from countries such as France, Germany, Norway and Sweden were reportedly mobilised to support Denmark, signalling a unified regional response. Donald Trump Says He May Punish Countries With Tariffs if They Don’t Back US Controlling Greenland.
Rising Tensions Within NATO
The situation marked an unusual moment of strain within NATO, as Denmark and the United States are longstanding allies. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reportedly described the episode as one of the most serious foreign policy crises in recent history.
European leaders warned that any US military action against Greenland could have severe consequences for the alliance. Earlier statements from Danish officials stressed that an attack on Greenland would effectively amount to an attack on NATO itself.
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