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US, Denmark, Greenland Security Pact Set for Signing

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The United States, Denmark and Greenland will sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly.
President Donald Trump says the pact gives the United States permanent control over Greenland security.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the deal respects Denmark’s sovereignty and Greenlandic self-determination.
The pact allows U.S. bases at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig.
Parliamentary approval in Denmark and Greenland remains required before the pact takes effect.

History

Historical Context

During World II the United States signed a 1941 defense pact with Denmark that funded $25 million for airfields at Narsarsuaq and Bluie West 8 and stationed about 1,200 troops. The 1951 Greenland Defense Agreement later cemented U.S. rights to the three bases still covered by NATO. In 2026 Trump and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen revived the arrangement, seeking expanded U.S. facilities while affirming Danish sovereignty.

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Story summary

The United States, Denmark and Greenland will sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly.
President Donald Trump says the pact gives the United States permanent control over Greenland security.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the deal respects Denmark’s sovereignty and Greenlandic self-determination.
The pact allows U.S. bases at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig.
Parliamentary approval in Denmark and Greenland remains required before the pact takes effect.

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