▲ U.S. Vice President JD Vance visiting the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland in March 2025
The United States plans to reactivate a Cold War-era military base in Greenland and station U.S. troops in its eastern region as well, Reuters reported on the 21st local time.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the United States, Denmark, and Greenland are scheduled to sign a new security agreement containing these measures on the 22nd during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Under the agreement, the United States plans to reactivate the former military base in Narsarsuaq, southern Greenland.
Narsarsuaq operated a U.S. military base named "Bluie West One" until the 1950s, the early days of the Cold War.
During the Cold War, the U.S. operated 17 military facilities in Greenland and stationed over 10,000 troops there.
Currently, the only remaining U.S. military facility in Greenland is the Pituffik Space Base, where about 150 soldiers are stationed.
Additionally, the U.S. plans to establish a military outpost in Mestervig, eastern Greenland.
Mestervig is a military outpost currently used by the Sirius Dog Sled Patrol, a Danish special forces unit.
However, it was reported that the detailed contents of the agreement have not yet been finalized.
Previously, U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed on Truth Social on the 18th that a security agreement had been reached with Denmark.
The Trump administration stated that under the agreement, the U.S. will permanently station troops in Greenland and will be able to increase the number of bases as needed.
Even if Greenland gains independence from Denmark in the future, the U.S. military's stationing rights will remain intact.
Furthermore, countries that are not members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), such as China and Russia, will not be allowed to establish military bases in Greenland or make investments that threaten U.S. security.
Denmark explained that through this agreement, Arctic security will be managed at the NATO level rather than leaving it solely to the United States and Denmark.
Since taking office, President Trump has argued that the U.S. must control Greenland, which sparked diplomatic friction within NATO and prompted Denmark and Greenland to enter negotiations with the U.S.
The agreement has been shaped to expand U.S. military influence while leaving Greenland's sovereignty with Denmark.
(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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