U.S. Secures 'Permanent Control' of Greenland Security in New Arctic Deal
The U.S. will retain permanent access, basing, and overflight rights in Greenland
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2026 - The United States signed a major international agreement on Tuesday that grants Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security, blocks adversaries from military bases and sensitive investments, and covers critical infrastructure, including undersea cables, ports, telecommunications and rare-earth minerals.
The United States, Denmark, and Greenland signed a trilateral security agreement on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, formalizing expanded U.S military access to the Arctic island. The White House released the text of the deal shortly after the signing ceremony.
