Denmark 'Substantially Increases' Greenland Troops as Trump Won't Rule Out Using Force

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The soldiers are most likely from the barracks in Haderslev. Several of them have been to Greenland before and are therefore familiar with the terrain.

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The deployment of troops to the island comes after Trump refused to rule out the use of force to seize the Arctic territory.

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In the midst of the dispute with Donald Trump about the island, Denmark sends a plane with soldiers to Greenland. Among them is also a high-ranking military.

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Denmark is sending more soldiers to Kangerlussuaq in Greenland, reports Danish TV2. They are described as a "significant contribution". But how many are involved is unclear. Don't miss any news about Greenland - download Expressen's app

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The Danish Armed Forces sent additional troops to Greenland on Monday night (January 19, 2026). The military movement comes in response to US President Donald Trump's (Republican Party) attempts to annex the Arctic island. Images released by the official Danish Armed Forces profile on X show soldiers disembarking from two aircraft at Nuuk airport, the capital of Greenland. The soldiers appear wearing green combat uniforms and carrying backpacks.…