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Denmark Confirms Troops Must “Shoot First” if Greenland Is Invaded, 1952 Rule Still Active

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Jan 10, 2026
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Denmark has confirmed that a 1952 military standing order requires its soldiers to defend territory including Greenland by opening fire immediately if invaded, without waiting for orders, according to multiple media reports. This clarification comes amid renewed talk in U.S. political circles about Greenland’s strategic value.

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