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US, Denmark and Greenland set to sign Greenland security agreement

The United States, Denmark and Greenland are set to sign a security agreement on Tuesday covering Greenland’s defense. According to France 24, the deal would expand US involvement in the Arctic territory’s defense while affirming Denmark’s sovereignty over Greenland.

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The United States, Denmark and Greenland are set to sign a security agreement on Tuesday, according to France 24.

The agreement would expand US involvement in Greenland’s defense while affirming Danish sovereignty over the Arctic territory.

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22 September 2026 · 11:00 · 1 sources

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france24 — US, Denmark and Greenland to sign security deal on Tuesday