US doesn’t want to make Arctic contested battlespace, admiral says“There’s no desire to over-militarize or create a theme of a contested battlespace in the Arctic," the commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet said.By Diana Stancy4 weeks ago
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actionsThe nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld6 weeks ago
MacDill Air Force Base orders evacuations as Hurricane Idalia nearsThe National Hurricane Center expects Idalia to become a hurricane later on Monday.By Zamone Perez and Jonathan Lehrfeld8 months ago
First US deep water port for the Arctic to host military, cruise shipsThe port will accommodate larger cruise ships, and military vessels to counter the presence of Russian and Chinese ships in the Arctic.11 months ago
The first US deep water port for the Arctic to host militaryU.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, an Alaska Republican, said the expanded port will become the centerpiece of U.S. strategic infrastructure in the Arctic.11 months ago
US, NATO wrap up joint exercises in the Baltics, Europe’s High North U.S. military higher-ups described the BALTOPS and Arctic Challenge exercises as essential steps in solidifying the NATO alliance.By Jaime Moore-Carrillo11 months ago
How Michigan’s Camp Grayling can boost US military’s Arctic readinessThe DoD recognizes the importance of cold weather training, and that training can happen in Michigan.By U.S. Senator Gary Peters, D.-Mich.14 months ago
Navy explosive ordnance disposal techs launch Snow Crab ExerciseThe objective is to boost the combat effectiveness of Navy explosive ordnance disposal units in environments similar to the Arctic.By Diana Stancy15 months ago
National Guard preps for potential Arctic conflicts with Russia, ChinaAs China and Russia increase northern operations, the National Guard is preparing to help defend NATO territory.By Meghann Myers15 months ago
Will the Ukraine war slow Russia’s Arctic push?Drones could offer the West an opening to catch up with Russia, bogged down in Ukraine, in establishing a foothold in the warming Arctic.By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo16 months ago
US, South Korea to extend military drills after North Korean launchesThe U.S. and South Korea announced they will extend joint military drills in the wake of North Korea’s saber-rattling.By Joe Gould18 months ago
To deter Arctic aggression, build the polar fleet we needAmerica should make substantial investments in its icebreaker industrial base and overall defense industrial base to help preserve its Arctic interest.By Sen. Roger Wicker18 months ago