Arctic
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Two Soldiers Killed, 12 Injured in Latest US Army Tactical Vehicle Rollover
Two soldiers died with a dozen more injured when a US Army Light Medium Tactical Vehicle was involved in an accident in Alaska on Monday.
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Russian Defense Minister Inspects Arctic Military Installations
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected troops deployed in the Arctic as well as preparations "to defend specially important installations."
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Hero-120 Loitering Munition Tested in Arctic Conditions
Israeli loitering munition specialist UVision recently tested its Hero-120 kamikaze drone under Arctic conditions.
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Royal Marines Helicopter Force Completes Arctic Aerial Support Training
The UK Royal Marines Commando Helicopter Force has completed aerial assistance training in extreme Arctic Circle weather conditions.
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Denmark Seeks New Air Defense Radar to Monitor North Atlantic
Denmark is looking to install a new air defense radar on the Faroe Islands to monitor the North Atlantic, which also covers the airspaces of Iceland, Norway, and Great Britain.
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US, Canada Conduct Tactical Arctic Insertion With Hercules Aircraft
US and Canadian soldiers participated in a tactical Arctic insertion exercise with an LC-130 Hercules ski-equipped aircraft.
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UK Opens Military Base in Northern Norway
The UK will open a military base in the far north of Norway to strengthen NATO's capabilities in the Arctic amid concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Procurement of New Canadian Military Aircraft for Arctic Operations Put On Hold
Canada has put off a project to replace its five-decade-old Twin Otter military aircraft used in Arctic operations.
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Canada Deploys Second Arctic Patrol Ship After 3 Years
The Royal Canadian Navy has deployed its second arctic and offshore patrol ship, the “HMCS Margaret Brooke" three years after being launched.
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USAF Ski-Equipped LC-130 Transport Aircraft Receives New Engine
The US Air Force has integrated a new engine for the ski-equipped LC-130 transport aircraft to boost its capabilities in the Arctic and Antarctica.
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