Pentagon Arctic strategy seeks new tech to keep pace with adversariesThe Pentagon says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based tech in the Arctic to keep up with China and Russia.By Lolita C. Baldor4 months ago
OpinionColdest War: ‘Near-Arctic’ China joining power competition in NorthChina is working to be more influential in the Arctic region, so the U.S. needs to prepare now, the author argues.By Captain Nicholas Tachias5 months 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 Lehrfeld9 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.18 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.18 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-Carrillo18 months ago