Operation Arctic Endurance

Operation Arctic Endurance was a joint military exercise and deployment of troops to Greenland in January 2026, involving Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden, and Norway. The operation gained attention due to coinciding with reports of former US President Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, leading to heightened tensions between the US and Denmark. Denmark reportedly prepared plans to sabotage Greenland's airport runways in the event of a US invasion. The deployment, initially described as a Danish-led exercise, was perceived by some as a show of force and a demonstration of rapid military deployment capabilities by European nations. Denmark further increased its troop presence in Greenland amidst Trump's threats, highlighting the strategic importance of the Arctic territory and the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding it.