Latest "arctic" stories

First US deep water port for the Arctic to host military, cruise ships

The port will accommodate larger cruise ships, and military vessels to counter the presence of Russian and Chinese ships in the Arctic.

4 months ago

This photo provided by the City of Nome shows the inner harbor of the Port of Nome, Alaska, on Aug. 11, 2017, where goods at that arrive at the port are then prepared for shipment to villages throughout the region.

The first US deep water port for the Arctic to host military

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, an Alaska Republican, said the expanded port will become the centerpiece of U.S. strategic infrastructure in the Arctic.

4 months ago

How Michigan’s Camp Grayling can boost US military’s Arctic readiness

The DoD recognizes the importance of cold weather training, and that training can happen in Michigan.

By U.S. Senator Gary Peters, D.-Mich.

7 months ago

Navy explosive ordnance disposal techs launch Snow Crab Exercise

The objective is to boost the combat effectiveness of Navy explosive ordnance disposal units in environments similar to the Arctic.

By Diana Stancy Correll

8 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-Malo

9 months ago

White House Arctic strategy calls for enhanced military presence

The enhanced U.S. posture aims to deter increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region as global warming rapidly melts the Polar ice caps.

By Bryant Harris

12 months ago