Arctic
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Polaris Unveils Advanced Military Snowmobiles for Extreme Arctic Ops
Polaris Government and Defense has introduced two military snowmobile models built with enhanced capabilities for sub-zero conditions.
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Canada PM Carney Announces Deal With Australia to Boost Arctic Radar
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday a $6-billion Canadian dollar ($4.2 billion) deal with Australia to develop an Arctic radar system, warning that Canada must take more responsibility for its defense as US priorities shift.
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Royal Marines Commandos Receive Faster Snowmobiles for Arctic Ops
Royal Marines Commandos have received 159 new snowmobiles for the Arctic region to enhance their skills in reconnaissance, raiding, and strike missions.
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Canada to Buy Military Choppers to Respond to Potential F-35 Crashes in Arctic
The Canadian military announced plans to acquire new helicopters to respond to potential crashes involving the F-35 fighter jets in the Arctic.
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Denmark Buys AeroVironment VTOL Drones for Arctic Surveillance
AeroVironment subsidiary Arcturus UAV has been contracted for the delivery of JUMP 20 uncrewed aircraft systems to the Danish Armed Forces.
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Denmark Announces $2B Arctic Security Plan
Denmark said Monday that it would spend $2 billion to bolster security in the strategic Arctic region near the US and Russia.
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US Coast Guard Accepts Interim Polar Icebreaker Vessel
The US Coast Guard has received a stand-in icebreaker ship to support the service’s polar cutter fleet modernization program.
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Canada, Finland, and US Join Forces to Build Polar Icebreakers
Canada, Finland, and the US have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin the joint development and production of polar icebreakers.
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Arctic NATO Nations Discuss Security Amid China, Russia Threats
Defense representatives from the US, Iceland, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden met to discuss regional situational awareness in the Arctic.
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US, UK, Canada Partner to Advance AI, Cybersecurity Development
The US, Canada, and the UK will collaborate on the research, testing and development of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.
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