Threats

NATO considering Arctic combined air operations center to deal with Russian threats

“We intercept Russians once or twice per week,” Norway's air chief said.

  • Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech

Pentagon’s new Arctic strategy focuses on adversaries, new tech

China and Russia and working more closely in the Arctic, DOD says. That’s forcing more research into unmanned systems.

  • Patrick Tucker
Policy

US agrees to build icebreakers with Canada, Finland

White House hopes Ice Pact will boost shipbuilding in democratic countries while it addresses Arctic challenges.

  • Patrick Tucker
Ideas

New Arctic strategy? Good. Now do one for the Antarctic

China and Russia aren’t limiting their adventurism to the northern polar region.

  • Heino Klinck
Exclusive Threats

With eye toward Russia and China, NORTHCOM concludes special mission in the Arctic

“It's really both competitors we see operating up there, routinely,” commander says.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russian airstrikes target Ukraine; Xi, Blinken meet; Biden on AI; Navy’s stray-bullet barrier; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Smoke in the air; Guam still recovering from typhoon; China’s new Cuban toehold; CQ Brown talks deterrence; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Bradley Peniston and Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia attacks Ukraine's power plants; Kyiv prioritizes air defense; EU's sober moment on Russia, China; New CT policy at the WH; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Ideas

Greenland's Melting Ice Has Locked In 10 Inches of Ocean Rise, Study Finds

Observations show the ice sheet is liquifying faster than models predicted.

  • Alun Hubbard , The Conversation
Business

The Naval Brief: CNO chides industry; Noisy Arctic waters; Design philosophy; and more

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

In the Newly Noisy Arctic, Underwater Operations Are Getting Harder

Less ice means more ships, which means more problems for sonar operators and their skippers.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Ideas

Blinken’s Arctic Opportunities

The secretary of state can make real diplomatic progress on several key areas.

  • Abbie Tingstad and Stephanie Pezard
Ideas

The Arctic Is No Substitute for Suez. We Should Keep It That Way.

One obvious way to reduce tensions in the region is to slow climate change and the use of northern sea routes.

  • Joshua Tallis
Policy

Expect More Wargames, Attention & Allies in the Arctic, Say Air and Space Force Chiefs

The first Arctic strategy of the Space Force era declares the region vital for US satellites and nuclear missile defenses — and in need of a lot of foreign help.

  • Patrick Tucker
Ideas

US Air Force, Space Force: Here Is Your New Arctic Strategy

America’s most active services in the region have a four-part plan to support the National Defense Strategy.

  • Barbara Barrett, Gen. Dave Goldfein and Gen. John W. Raymond
Ideas

Ep. 71: The future of Arctic security, with U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz

The Coast Guard commandant shares some of his concerns about China, Russia, how the coronavirus has challenged the force, and more.

  • Defense One Staff
Ideas

Today’s Arctic Diplomacy Can’t Handle Tomorrow’s Problems

A new forum is needed to address military and security issues in the region.

  • Abbie Tingstad
Ideas

While ‘Arctic Exceptionalism’ Melts Away, the US Isn't Sure What It Wants Next

Global competition is coming to the northern polar region. U.S. policymakers are not clear on a fundamental question about its future.

  • Joshua Tallis
Ideas

NATO Must Engage in the Arctic

If you thought the alliance was already involved in the High North, you're not alone. But as great power presence turns hotter, it's time to get in the game.

  • Anna Wieslander
Ideas

Russia, China Offer Challenges in the Arctic

America’s top naval commander in Europe looks at the geostrategic challenges of the warming High North.

  • Adm. James Foggo III
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