Denmark, US Sign Agreement Allowing Permanent US Military Presence

‘We both know that peace and stability cannot be taken for granted,’ Danish Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen said.

A large Danish flag is flown during the Pro Am event prior to the start of the Made in Denmark at Himmerland Golf & Spa Resort in Aalborg, Denmark, on May 22, 2019. Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Officials from Denmark and the United States have signed a bilateral security agreement that will grant U.S. forces broad access to the Scandinavian country.

The defense cooperation agreement (DCA) will allow the United States to permanently deploy military aircraft to Denmark and grant U.S. forces access to Danish bases in Aalborg, Karup, and Skrydstrup.