US to Establish New Military Bases in Greenland, Sources Reveal

US plans to reopen Cold War-era base in Greenland as new agreement with Denmark and Greenland nears signing.

September 22, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Copenhagen, Denmark — The United States is set to establish a renewed military presence in Greenland, including the reopening of a former Cold War-era base in the south and the creation of a new outpost on the east coast, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

The proposed agreement between the US, Denmark, and Greenland will be finalized at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. ET. Details of the deal remain undisclosed, and officials have not yet commented publicly on the potential development.

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The sites under consideration are Narsarsuaq, once home to the US military’s Bluie West One base, which was abandoned in the 1950s, and Mestersvig, currently used by the Danish Sirius Dog Sled Patrol. The agreement aims to enhance Arctic security under NATO’s oversight, rather than solely US or Danish control. This comes after months of diplomatic tension, particularly under former President Donald Trump, who had previously expressed interest in acquiring Greenland through force or economic pressure.

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