Frozen Pathways

Campaigning at the top of the world: The Arctic and homeland defense

It is becoming increasingly apparent that competitors, such as Russia and China, desire to influence international norms and alter the behaviors of allies, partners and Arctic-focused countries for the benefit of these competitor nations.

US Coast Guard calls for larger icebreaker fleet to compete in the Arctic

As sea ice in the Arctic melts, the Coast Guard needs more icebreakers to remain competitive.

US Army looks to address capability gaps as it rebuilds Arctic operations

The U.S. Army as it recommits to Arctic operations is experimenting to find the capabilities it will need and taking pages from European countries accustomed to operating in the harsh cold.

US special ops to get vehicle converter kits for the Arctic by early 2023

Polaris is preparing its Arctic kit for the MRZR Alpha as part of a deal with U.S. Special Operations Command to supply lightweight tactical all-terrain vehicles.

New commando force leads Britain’s military in Arctic operations

The Future Commando Force is conducting more operations in the Arctic, shifting its focus from simply training there.

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Reports of increasing temperatures around the world are proliferating. But amid the heat, great military powers are eyeing the Arctic Circle. (NASA)

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US special ops to get vehicle converter kits for the Arctic by early 2023

Polaris is preparing its Arctic kit for the MRZR Alpha as part of a deal with U.S. Special Operations Command to supply lightweight tactical all-terrain vehicles.

By Jen Judson

New commando force leads Britain’s military in Arctic operations

The Future Commando Force is conducting more operations in the Arctic, shifting its focus from simply training there.

By Diana Stancy Correll

Army poised to revamp Alaska forces to prep for Arctic fight

The U.S. has long viewed the Arctic as a growing area of competition with Russia and China.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

Army looks to take Stryker vehicles out of Alaska

“We are looking at potentially taking the Strykers out of Alaska,” the Army secretary told senators.

By Kyle Rempfer

We’re making strides, but Arctic soldiers still need help from big Army

With the service’s new Arctic strategy and the anticipated re-designation of Army Alaska as the 11th Airborne Division, the Army should also bring in more funding.

By Alvin Cade, Jr.

Arctic Angels? The 11th Airborne Division may replace Army Alaska

“We’re not adding or subtracting force structure — it’s really more of a new sense of common identity for the soldiers up there," the Army secretary said.

By Davis Winkie

Arrival of final 2 F-35s completes complement at Alaska base

The final two F-35A Joint Strike Fighter jets have arrived at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks.

Climate change damaging US military bases in the Arctic, report warns

Increasing hurricanes, flooding, storms and wildfires in recent years have caused billions of dollars in damage to U.S. military installations.

Soldiers integrate air defense for the first time in major Alaska exercise

Soldiers armed with the Patriot, Sentinel and Avenger systems all deployed to the frigid terrain.

By Todd South

Navy stands up runway, encampment on massive Arctic ice sheet

The runway and encampment were set up to support Ice Exercise 2022.

By Diana Stancy Correll

CTC on ice: Army holds first Arctic brigade-level training rotation

As big Army weighs Arctic force structure changes, 14 inches of snow will greet the Arctic Wolves of 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.

By Davis Winkie

Guard members leave frigid ND for cold-weather training

Thirteen members of the North Dakota National Guard, along with members of the Mississippi Air National Guard, will participate in the training exercises.

Norway sets timeline to deploy sub-hunting aircraft in the Arctic

The move marks significant progress in the country’s long-term effort to bolster defense capabilities and readiness in the region.

By Gerard O'Dwyer

How the US Space Force plans to improve Arctic communication

Timing is critical as the mineral-rich Arctic becomes a new frontier in national security and economic pursuits.

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Frozen Pathways

It is becoming increasingly apparent that competitors, such as Russia and China, desire to influence international norms and alter the behaviors of allies, partners and Arctic-focused countries for the benefit of these competitor nations.

As sea ice in the Arctic melts, the Coast Guard needs more icebreakers to remain competitive.

The U.S. Army as it recommits to Arctic operations is experimenting to find the capabilities it will need and taking pages from European countries accustomed to operating in the harsh cold.

Polaris is preparing its Arctic kit for the MRZR Alpha as part of a deal with U.S. Special Operations Command to supply lightweight tactical all-terrain vehicles.

The Future Commando Force is conducting more operations in the Arctic, shifting its focus from simply training there.

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Reports of increasing temperatures around the world are proliferating. But amid the heat, great military powers are eyeing the Arctic Circle. (NASA)

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Polaris is preparing its Arctic kit for the MRZR Alpha as part of a deal with U.S. Special Operations Command to supply lightweight tactical all-terrain vehicles.

The Future Commando Force is conducting more operations in the Arctic, shifting its focus from simply training there.

The U.S. has long viewed the Arctic as a growing area of competition with Russia and China.

“We are looking at potentially taking the Strykers out of Alaska,” the Army secretary told senators.

With the service’s new Arctic strategy and the anticipated re-designation of Army Alaska as the 11th Airborne Division, the Army should also bring in more funding.

“We’re not adding or subtracting force structure — it’s really more of a new sense of common identity for the soldiers up there," the Army secretary said.

The final two F-35A Joint Strike Fighter jets have arrived at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks.

Increasing hurricanes, flooding, storms and wildfires in recent years have caused billions of dollars in damage to U.S. military installations.

Soldiers armed with the Patriot, Sentinel and Avenger systems all deployed to the frigid terrain.

The runway and encampment were set up to support Ice Exercise 2022.

As big Army weighs Arctic force structure changes, 14 inches of snow will greet the Arctic Wolves of 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.

Thirteen members of the North Dakota National Guard, along with members of the Mississippi Air National Guard, will participate in the training exercises.

The move marks significant progress in the country’s long-term effort to bolster defense capabilities and readiness in the region.

Timing is critical as the mineral-rich Arctic becomes a new frontier in national security and economic pursuits.

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