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US announces security deal with Greenland and Denmark expanding Arctic military presence

The agreement grants permanent access rights while requiring approval by the Greenlandic and Danish parliaments.

Updated Sep 18, 2026 · 23:33 UTC7 reports

The short version

President Trump announced a strategic defense agreement with Greenland and Denmark expanding U.S. military access and rights in the region.[Fox News · The Hill]
The deal grants the U.S. permanent access and overflight rights while barring non-NATO adversaries like Russia and China from establishing bases or sensitive investments.[Fox News · The Hill]
Greenland and Denmark noted that the agreement respects Danish sovereignty and self-determination, though formal implementation requires approval from both of their parliaments.[The Hill]

President Trump announced a major defense agreement with Greenland and Denmark to expand the U.S. military footprint.[The Hill]
The pact restricts non-NATO nations from placing military assets or making sensitive investments in Greenland.[Fox News · The Hill]
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen affirmed that the deal respects Danish sovereignty and Greenlandic self-determination.[The Hill]
The agreement does not transfer sovereignty over Greenland to the United States.[Fox News]

The agreement must still pass parliamentary approval in both Greenland and Denmark after signing at the UN General Assembly.[The Hill]

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