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8,000+ soldiers tested in large-scale combat in the Arctic
The exercise included a 150-mile helicopter deep strike and armed snowmobile hunter-killer teams.
By Todd South
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 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
How Sweden and Finland could reshape NATO’s northern security
The accession of Finland and Sweden, historically neutral nations, is expected to transform Europe’s security landscape for years to come. Their armed forces and geography would seriously complicate any further aggression Russia might want to try in the region, defense officials and national security experts say.
By Joe Gould
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
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
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
Army sketches out plan for an Arctic brigade combat team
The concept taking shape looks like an almost entirely self-sustaining Stryker brigade with more infantry, mobile, turreted mortars, as well as electronic warfare and cyber teams.
By Todd South
Two more Army Alaska soldiers died off-duty last week
Four soldiers assigned to Alaska units have died since mid-October.
By Davis Winkie