Amid continued threats by Trump to annex Greenland, the territory of Denmark, a fellow NATO member, multiple outlets report Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Canada are sending troops to Greenland.
The deployment is not meant to spark a confrontation against the US, but a measure to ensure the common security interests of all NATO partners.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson post on social media that several military officers from the Swedish Armed Forces will be in Greenland today, Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
“They are part of a group from several allied countries. Together, they will prepare for upcoming elements within the framework of the Danish exercise Operation Arctic Endurance,” Kristersson said. “It is at Denmark’s request that Sweden is sending personnel from the Armed Forces.”
After a meeting in Washington, Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen told reporters that the US hasn’t budged on its desire to acquire Greenland, something Denmark and Greenland remain staunchly against.
Trump said again today that anything less than US control of Greenland would be “unacceptable.”
On Wednesday evening, the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, confirmed via social media that French troops would also be going to Greenland, “At the request of Denmark, I have decided that France will participate in the joint exercises organized by Denmark in Greenland, Operation Arctic Endurance.”
“As of this moment, the Canadian Armed Forces are not initiating any new operations in Greenland,” said Maya Ouferhat, press secretary in the office of Canada’s minister of national defence. It was first reported that Canada would be participating in Operation Arctic Endurance.
Sources:
Chris Lunday, Victor Jack and Laura Kayali, Politico: Denmark and allies boost Greenland military footprint as Trump ramps up pressure https://www.politico.eu/article/denmark-allies-boost-greenland-military-presence-donald-trump-ramps-up-pressure/
Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic: Denmark’s Army Chief says he’s ready to defend Greenland https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/01/denmark-army-greenland-arctic-trump/685612/
Hollie Silverman, Newsweek: Germany, Other NATO allies sending troops to Greenland amid Trump threats https://www.newsweek.com/greenland-germany-sending-troops-nato-donald-trump-threats-11361535
Tom Nichols, The Atlantic: Trump is risking a global catastrophe https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/trump-greenland-risk-global-conflict/685616/