Denmark had previously announced that, starting in 2026, it would expand conscription to include women and increase the standard term of service from four to
The Danish Armed Forces have launched an expanded conscription of young people amid actions by the United States and Russia.
Can we take a moment to appreciate the fact that Denmark, a country the size of Virginia, is flexing up to fight either the US or Russia or even both. Denmark’s got some serious balls.
Not that they’ll go at it alone. Most Europeans would absolutely lose their shit when Trump actually tries to make good on his promise.
Plus, I doubt the military wisdom of trying to snatch Greenland with some sort of expeditionary force. Greenland is huge and hospitable. It would allow a defender to wage a prolonged war using drone warfare and guerrilla tacts, both of which the US has been ineffective to counter in recent conflicts.
The US would also have to supply its forces primarily by sea, which would make the US supply chain vulnerable to attacks with naval drones.
Can we take a moment to appreciate the fact that Denmark, a country the size of Virginia, is flexing up to fight either the US or Russia or even both. Denmark’s got some serious balls.
Not that they’ll go at it alone. Most Europeans would absolutely lose their shit when Trump actually tries to make good on his promise.
Plus, I doubt the military wisdom of trying to snatch Greenland with some sort of expeditionary force. Greenland is huge and hospitable. It would allow a defender to wage a prolonged war using drone warfare and guerrilla tacts, both of which the US has been ineffective to counter in recent conflicts.
The US would also have to supply its forces primarily by sea, which would make the US supply chain vulnerable to attacks with naval drones.