US, Greenland, Denmark to sign deal in New York in bid to end Arctic stand-off

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-22 · 13:56 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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The United States, Greenland, and Denmark are set to sign a deal in New York that will increase the US military presence on Greenland. This agreement aims to resolve a stand-off concerning the strategically important and resource-rich island. The deal will permit the US to expand its military footprint, establishing two new sites at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig in addition to the existing Pituffik Space Base. Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, is situated between the Arctic and North America and possesses significant energy resources.

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Greenland sits between the Arctic and North America and holds vast energy resources.

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US, Greenland, and Denmark are set to sign a deal in New York to increase the US military presence in Greenland.

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The deal is expected to open two new military sites: Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig, in addition to the existing Pituffik Space Base.

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The agreement will allow the US to expand its military footprint in Greenland.

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President Donald Trump was due to meet with leaders of Greenland and Denmark on Tuesday to sign a deal that will allow a larger US military presence on Greenland and ‌could end a stand-off over the strategically located and mineral-rich island.The agreement will allow the US to expand its military footprint in Greenland, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.In addition to the existing Pituffik Space Base, the deal is expected to open two new military sites: Narsarsuaq, a former Cold War airbase whose population has dwindled to just a few dozen, and Mestersvig, currently used by the Sirius Dog Sled Patrol, an elite ⁠Danish special forces unit.Greenland, a former colony and now a semi-autonomous territory of the Denmark" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="8319" data-entity-type="location">Kingdom of Denmark, sits between the ‌Arctic and North America and holds vast energy resources.

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