Frozen Pathways

Denmark seeks small drones able to operate in cold temperatures

The Danish Defence Ministry has issued a multimillion-dollar tender for several small drones intended for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Climate-forward defense: Achieving a military mind shift

To succeed in future conflicts, militaries must look beyond merely making bases and equipment more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

The Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Munro is pictured during its last Bering Sea patrol in March 2021. The Douglas Munro was decommissioned on April 24, 2021.

To deter Arctic aggression, build the polar fleet we need

America should make substantial investments in its icebreaker industrial base and overall defense industrial base to help preserve its Arctic interest.

Gear updates from the center for all things soldier kit

From boots and gloves to batteries, scopes and body armor, if it touches the soldier, this program touches it.

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.

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Arctic sea ice reaches 2019 minimum extent

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

What's the goal of Arctic Edge 2020?

US Navy team builds submarine tracking grid

Tracking satellites from the Arctic

NORAD intercepts Russian aircraft near Alaska

Alaska guardsmen drill with US Navy

109th Airlift Wing joins Arctic Eagle 2020

Gear updates from the center for all things soldier kit

From boots and gloves to batteries, scopes and body armor, if it touches the soldier, this program touches it.

By Todd South

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

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.

By Gen. Glen D. VanHerck

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.

By Zamone Perez

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.

By Jen Judson

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

Frozen Pathways

The Danish Defence Ministry has issued a multimillion-dollar tender for several small drones intended for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

To succeed in future conflicts, militaries must look beyond merely making bases and equipment more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

America should make substantial investments in its icebreaker industrial base and overall defense industrial base to help preserve its Arctic interest.

From boots and gloves to batteries, scopes and body armor, if it touches the soldier, this program touches it.

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.

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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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From boots and gloves to batteries, scopes and body armor, if it touches the soldier, this program touches it.

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.

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.

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.

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