US EditionUS Seeks 3 New Military Bases in Greenland, NYT Reports
The request would be the first U.S. expansion there in decades and could give Washington more ports and airfields, officials said.
- The New York Times reported that the U.S. is negotiating with Denmark for access to three additional bases in Greenland, including two formerly abandoned sites, marking the first such expansion in decades.
- In mid-March, Gen. Gregory Guillot told lawmakers that forces want "increased access to different bases across Greenland" to develop more ports and airfields, expanding options in the Arctic.
- Following the operation that captured Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro earlier this year, Danish authorities began considering multiple security scenarios in response to perceived risks in Greenland.
- Denmark cited a 1950s defense pact to push back against the request; last year, Danish forces used 'Arctic Endurance' drills to disguise preparations to resist a potential U.S. invasion.
- Tensions have been rocked over the past year by President Donald Trump's push to take over the island, though experts suggest Denmark has limited ability to block the request.
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US looks to expand military presence in Greenland following Trump’s threats
From the Iran war to steep new tariffs to threatening to make Canada "the 51st state," U.S. President Donald Trump has often clashed with longtime U.S. allies and fellow members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Another source of tension is Greenland: Other NATO members vehemently oppose Trump's proposal for the United States to take over the Arctic Island and Danish territory.Trump, earlier this year, wasn't ruling out the possi…
The Pentagon is negotiating with Denmark to gain access to three other areas of the Arctic island. Several Greenlanders have said they do not like the idea.
The Telegraph newspaper writes that the US wants to increase its military presence in Greenland and has begun talks with Denmark about establishing new military bases on the island.
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