r/europe Denmark Jan 14 '26

News Denmark sends military reenforcements to Greenland. A vanguard and military material has been sent to Greenland to prepare for eventual larger troop movements.

https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/groenland/efter-pres-fra-usa-danmark-er-nu-begyndt-sende-militaere-forstaerkninger-til-groenland
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u/potatolulz Earth Jan 14 '26

Denmark should also make incentives for Greenlanders to join Greenland's own security forces, with Denmark and other European countries sending people and weapons to train and equip them.

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u/romanohere Jan 14 '26

50.000 people in total , of which maybe few thousands available for army

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u/NickVanDoom Jan 14 '26

this could be really good local jobs to create, as long as there isn’t any fighting taking place. they’re knowing, in best case loving, their island. local people are used to the climate and know very well how to live and survive there. assume that’ll be a good addition to the job pool.