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Denmark Had Plan to Destroy Greenland Runways if US Invaded

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 14:10 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 13:27 | 4 sources | 4 articles

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According to a report in the Financial Times, Denmark had a secret contingency plan to destroy runways in Greenland in the event of a US invasion. This plan, dating back to the Cold War era, was intended to prevent the United States from establishing a strategic military presence on the island. The revelation highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding Greenland and its relationship with both Denmark and the US.

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Denmark was ready to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded Foto: Financial Times
Financial Times 19 mar. 2026, 17:02 (1 day ago) Excellent

Denmark was ready to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded

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Euronews 19 mar. 2026, 14:10 (1 day ago)

Denmark deployed troops to Greenland in January fearing US invasion, local media report

Danish public broadcaster DR said it had seen a military operations order dated 13 January that described an operation organising the defence of Greenland.

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Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say Foto: BBC UK
BBC UK 19 mar. 2026, 23:52 (19 hours ago)

Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say

Denmark's public broadcaster reports that the US operation to seize Venezuela's leader sparked fears it would act against Greenland.

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Danish military importing blood bags and explosives to Greenland amid lingering fears of U.S. invasion Foto: The Independent
The Independent 20 mar. 2026, 13:27 (6 hours ago) Good

Danish military importing blood bags and explosives to Greenland amid lingering fears of U.S. invasion

Trump had threatened to seize the country amid fears the U.S. could carry out a military takeover

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