US to open two new military bases in Greenland, sources say
COPENHAGEN/WASHINGTON - The US plans to re-establish a Cold War-era military base in southern Greenland and set up another on the east coast, now used by the Danish dog sled patrol, under a deal to be signed with Denmark and Greenland on Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the matter. The sites are Narsarsuaq, whose population has dwindled to a few dozen people since the US closed…
The United States intends to reopen two former Cold War military bases in Greenland, according to sources. The new agreement, set to be signed with Denmark and Greenland on Tuesday, will establish a base in Narsarsuaq and another on the east coast, presently utilized by the Danish dog sled patrol. Narsarsuaq, once home to a thriving population, now houses only a handful of residents.
Mestersvig, a former military outpost, will also see a return to US military presence. These bases are expected to be signed at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, according to three people familiar with the matter. The agreement's text remains confidential, with the governments of Denmark and Greenland yet to provide a response.
The White House declined to comment on the specifics, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding Greenland's and the United States' security. This deal, which seeks to shift Arctic security under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's control, comes after months of US President Donald Trump's pressure to control the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
However, this proposal has been overwhelmingly rejected by Greenlanders. The US once maintained 17 military installations in Greenland, now only the Pituffik Space Base remains, staffed by approximately 150 US military personnel.
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