Trump, Denmark, Greenland to sign deal expanding US military presence in Arctic
Summary
President Donald Trump is set to sign a deal with leaders from Denmark and Greenland to increase US military presence on Greenland, aimed at resolving a long-standing standoff over the strategically valuable and mineral-rich island. This agreement will allow the United States access to additional sites beyond the existing Pituffik Space Base, marking a significant military expansion on the island since the Cold War. The deal also shifts Arctic security oversight to NATO, respecting Denmark's sovereignty and Greenland's right to self-determination, representing a departure from Trump's earlier ambitions for outright acquisition of the territory. The signing ceremony is scheduled for September 22, 2026, during the UN General Assembly in New York.