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
SEALs operate in the Arctic during Polar DaggerOperation Polar Dagger earlier this month sought to showcase how the SEALs can conduct missions alongside the conventional fleet.By Geoff Ziezulewicz8 months ago
China, Russia will use cyber to sow chaos if war starts, Pentagon saysThe strategy describes China as a “broad and pervasive” cyber espionage threat and Russia as a malign online influence.By Colin Demarest8 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
Post-withdrawal, no “over-the-horizon” strikes in AfghanistanThe Biden administration promised to contain the terror threat in Afghanistan, but there's not much to show for it.By Meghann Myers12 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
Pentagon small business chief presses to revive innovation fundThe number of small business participating in the American defense-industrial base declined by more than 40% in the past decade.By Joe Gould15 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