US signs ‘tremendous’ security deal with Denmark and Greenland

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Trump and leaders of Greenland and Denmark have signed a deal allowing an expanded US military presence in Greenland.

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  • Trump and leaders of Greenland and Denmark have signed a deal allowing an expanded US military presence in Greenland.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:11:47 UTC.

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  1. Trump pledges to open new Arctic military bases as he signs Greenland deal

  2. US approves $425 million sale of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and equipment to Denmark

  3. U.S. strikes Greenland deal at UN to expand military presence at Arctic outposts

  4. Trump signs agreement giving U.S. broad military authority in Greenland

  5. US signs ‘tremendous’ security deal with Denmark and Greenland

  6. US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark

  7. We must reform the Security Council: UN chief Guterres in final UNGA address

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