U.S.–Denmark–Greenland security agreement stories

Sep 22, 2026

US and Denmark sign Arctic security deal with Greenland, ending months of tension

The United States, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement allowing new US military sites and a missile defense system in Greenland, resolving a crisis triggered by Trump's repeated threats to seize the territory.

Sep 22, 20268 sources

Sep 21, 2026

US to open two new military bases in Greenland under Arctic security deal

The United States plans to reopen a Cold War-era base in southern Greenland and establish a new military presence on the east coast under an agreement with Denmark and Greenland. Denmark says NATO will share responsibility for Arctic security under the deal.

Sep 21, 202612 sources

Top claims

▪The trilateral Arctic security agreement signed by the United States, Denmark, and Greenland on September 22, 2026, must be approved by the parliaments of Greenland and Denmark before it officially goes into effect
▪On September 22, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen signed a trilateral security agreement on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York
▪Greenland lawmaker Naaja Nathanielsen described the security agreement signed by the United States, Denmark, and Greenland on September 22, 2026, as a huge step forward in Greenland's quest for self-autonomy and a larger seat at the table

People involved

Donald Trump

Subtopics

Defense & military alliances2 Arctic security1 Energy security & geopolitics1 NATO1 NATO Summits1 Territorial disputes1 Trump administration1

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