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United States, Denmark, and Greenland sign Arctic defense pact

Greenland security pact Arctic defense agreement Pituffik Space Base NATO expansion US-Denmark relations

The United States, Denmark, and Greenland signed a trilateral defense agreement on September 22, 2026, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The pact updates a 1951 defense agreement between the U.S. and Denmark, significantly expanding the American military presence in the Arctic.

Under the terms of the agreement, the U.S. is permitted to expand the Pituffik Space Base and establish new defense areas in Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig. The deal also includes a clause ensuring continued U.S. military access even if Greenland achieves independence from Denmark. Furthermore, the agreement prohibits non-NATO powers, specifically mentioning China and Russia, from establishing military bases on the island.

The signing marks a diplomatic shift following previous tensions involving the Trump administration’s rhetoric regarding the potential acquisition of Greenland. Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen described the pact as a ‘win-win-win’ that recognizes the sovereignty and right to self-determination of the Greenlandic people. While some experts suggest the agreement addresses accelerating Arctic shipping competition and security concerns, others caution against overstating the immediacy of regional threats.

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Denmark · Denmark · Donald Trump · Greenland · Jens-Frederik Nielsen · Mette Frederiksen · NATO · United States

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