The United States is set to re-establish two Cold War-era military bases in Greenland under a new tripartite agreement with Denmark and Greenland. The deal is scheduled to be signed today at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
According to REUTERS sources familiar with the matter the bases will be located in Narsarsuaq a southern settlement where the US operated a base until the 1950s and Mestersvig is an eastern outpost currently used by a Danish special forces dog sled patrol.
While the exact text of the agreement remains undisclosed, a White House spokesperson stated the deal aims to "secure and defend the security of Greenland and the United States." Denmark emphasized that the pact places Arctic security under the broader umbrella of NATO rather than relying solely on bilateral US-Danish efforts.
This development follows months of diplomatic tension sparked by US President Donald Trump’s controversial interest in acquiring Greenland an idea overwhelmingly rejected by its citizens. The ensuing pressure prompted Denmark and Greenland to negotiate a new security arrangement with Washington to defuse the situation.
During the Cold War US maintained 17 military installations and over 10,000 troops in Greenland. Today, its presence is limited to about 150 personnel at the Pituffik Space Base. This new agreement marks a significant step in expanding the US military footprint in the strategically vital Arctic region.
