Denmark prepared for possible US attack by flying blood supplies to Greenland and readying runway demolitions

Danish and European sources have revealed for the first time how Denmark secretly prepared for a potential US military operation against Greenland in early 2026, following threats from then-President Donald Trump to take the territory “by force.” State broadcaster DR reports that Danish troops were urgently deployed with explosives to destroy key airfields and medical supplies to treat potential casualties.

In January 2026, Danish soldiers were rushed to Greenland carrying explosives to demolish runways in Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq, according to DR. The operation aimed to prevent US military aircraft from landing troops if President Trump followed through on his repeated threats to seize Greenland by force. The deployment also included blood supplies from Danish blood banks to treat wounded personnel in the event of combat.

DR’s investigation, based on interviews with over a dozen high-level sources in the Danish government, military, and intelligence agencies—as well as allies in France and Germany—paints a picture of unprecedented tension. While none confirmed concrete US attack plans, many feared an imminent strike after Trump’s administration demonstrated its willingness to use military force by invading Venezuela on January 3, 2026.

“That’s when everything exploded,” said a senior Danish security official. “When Trump kept saying he would take Greenland, and then we saw what happened in Venezuela, we had to take every scenario seriously.”

Europe united behind Denmark as crisis deepened

Sources reveal that Denmark began quietly seeking European support as early as 2025, shortly after Trump’s re-election, to counter growing US pressure over Greenland. Copenhagen reached out to Paris, Berlin, and Nordic capitals to build a political and military alliance to defend the Danish Realm.

“Denmark decided to ‘play the game’,” said a French official who coordinated Franco-Danish efforts. “We were prepared to do almost anything Denmark asked for—whether troops, naval support, or air cover.” France alone offered a battalion-sized force of several hundred soldiers, while Germany and other allies pledged additional assistance.

A French senior official noted the crisis had forced Europe to confront its security dependencies: “With Greenland, Europe realized once and for all that we must be able to defend ourselves.”

Despite the show of solidarity, tensions remain high. “This isn’t over,” warned a Danish security source. “Trump has three more years.”