The US, Denmark and Greenland agreed on 18 September 2026 to strengthen US military access and security arrangements in Greenland, while restricting military bases and sensitive investments by non-NATO adversaries.
- The agreement provides the US with permanent access, basing and overflight rights.
- Non-NATO countries will be barred from establishing military bases in Greenland.
- The deal is intended to strengthen Arctic and North Atlantic security.
- The arrangements would reportedly remain valid even if Greenland becomes independent.
- The agreement does not involve US acquisition of Greenland, a longstanding goal previously expressed by President Trump.
- Details about possible new US military bases remain unclear.
