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US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark

The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic territory. Grouped from 5 articles across 5 sources.

5 reports5 sourcesSep 22, 2026, 9:36 PM
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BBC NewsSep 22, 2026, 9:36 PM

US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark

The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic territory.

The Globe and MailSep 22, 2026, 4:45 PM

U.S. to build two military bases on Greenland as part of deal

Trump confirms new security details at signing ceremony at the United Nations

The GuardianSep 22, 2026, 4:51 PM

US to build new military bases in Greenland as deal seeks to end tensions between Nato allies - as it happened

Agreement signed at the UN general assembly in New York Nordic correspondent Emotions among Greenlanders are a mixture of hope, scepticism and fear ahead of the signing of a new much vaunted deal on Arctic security between the US, Greenland and Denmark. “There have been many different reactions in Greenland because they are talking about a deal but no one can see the deal, we don’t know what it is all about, and what’s in it for us or what’s in it. Also, because we have been terrorised as a people for the last 1.5 years by the American president, so many people feel no trust at all.” Continue reading...

Al JazeeraSep 22, 2026, 2:31 PM

Where is the US opening new military bases in Greenland?

At least two new US bases will be established as part of a deal with Denmark and Greenland.

CNBCSep 22, 2026, 6:51 PM

U.S. strikes Greenland deal at UN to expand military presence at Arctic outposts

Trump said the agreement with Greenland and Denmark would give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in the Danish island territory.

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