Denmark developed a detailed contingency plan to blow up all runways in Greenland to counteract a possible military invasion by the United States. This plan emerged in response to repeated threats made by former President Donald Trump, who had expressed interest in purchasing the island. The information was disclosed by Danish and European sources to Danish public broadcaster Dr and the Financial Times.

According to the reports, the Danish government was prepared to take these drastic measures to prevent American forces from gaining a foothold in Greenland. The strategy underscores the tensions that could arise from geopolitical interests in the Arctic region, particularly concerning the U.S. military presence and its implications for Danish sovereignty over Greenland.

This revelation raises significant questions about the security dynamics in the Arctic and the lengths to which Denmark would go to maintain its territorial integrity. Such military strategies reflect concerns not only about potential invasion but also about the broader context of U.S.-Denmark relations and the strategic importance of Greenland for both parties.