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Norway expands defense agreement with U.S., warns of Russian threat
Norwegian Defence Minister Bjorn Arild Gram and U.S. Ambassador to Norway Marc Nathanson signed an agreement to increase U.S. access to eight more military…
Danish drones first step in Arctic defense upgrade
Denmark plans a $400 million purchase of long-range drones to upgrade its reconnaissance capabilities.
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Denmark has announced an ambitious new…
A Pan-Arctic Approach: SOF Defend The Arctic And High North
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) breaks through the ice off the coast of Alaska in ICEX, which happened concurrently with…
Finland defense deal with U.S. would bolster Arctic alliance
A Finnish border crossing with Russia. Finland recently signed a Defense Cooperation Agreement with the U.S. allowing troops and material to be used on its…
Denmark and U.S. sign defense pact
Denmark and the U.S. signed a Defense Cooperation Agreement in December 2023, the latest move by a Nordic nation to strengthen military ties with Washington.…
Canada continues to revitalize its Arctic naval fleet
The Royal Canadian Navy’s first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, HMCS Harry DeWolf, pulls into Naval Station Norfolk in December 2021. The Royal Canadian…
Finland closes border with Russia, citing destabilizing acts
The Niirala border checkpoint between Finland and Russia is pictured in Tohmajärvi, Finland, on December 15, 2023. Finland announced its border with Russia…
Embracing opportunities for resilient logistical infrastructure in the…
The Trans Alaska Pipeline runs past Alaska Range mountains near Delta Junction. The 800-mile pipeline carries oil from the North Slope to the Port of Valdez,…
NATO admiral warns of Chinese, Russian threat in Arctic
Adm. Rob Bauer, chair of NATO’s military committee, recently warned an Arctic gathering of increasing cooperation between the People’s Republic of China and…
Russian warplane chased off from NATO exercise around Arctic
The British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, pictured here on an earlier voyage to Gibraltar, sailed with its Norwegian counterpart, Norwegian frigate Otto…