Arctic

US Army, Navy Adapt Base Camps for Arctic Missions

Researchers have tested expeditionary base camp systems at temperatures as low as -54 degrees Celsius to keep facilities operational in Arctic conditions.

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US Gains Access to Military Sites in Greenland Under Deal With Denmark

The US, Denmark and Greenland signed a defense agreement that would allow Washington to establish military facilities on the Arctic island.

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InDro Pitches Arctic-Ready ISR Drone for Canadian Military

InDro Robotics has been named a qualified supplier for Canada’s Defence Drone Initiative, clearing the company to compete for military uncrewed-systems projects.

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Russia Calls Growing NATO Presence in Arctic ‘Direct Threat’ 

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov has warned that NATO’s expanding military activity in the Arctic poses “direct threats” to Russia.

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Canada Awards Telesat $1.6B Arctic Military Satellite Communications Contract

Canada has awarded Telesat a 2.3-billion Canadian dollar contract to provide secure satellite communications for the Canadian Armed Forces across the Arctic.

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MQ-9B Completes Flight Into Known Icing Tests to Boost All-Weather Ops

GA-ASI's MQ-9B drone has completed tests to certify it for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) conditions. 

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New Canadian Tech Aims to Solve Arctic Navigation Constraints

Operating in the Arctic has long challenged defense and autonomous systems, where extreme weather, limited infrastructure, and GPS disruptions can quickly complicate missions.

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South 8, 3ME Team Up on Military Battery for Arctic Ops

American energy solutions company South 8 Technologies and Australian partner 3ME Technology have signed a letter of intent to develop a next-generation lithium-ion battery for defense operations in the Arctic.

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Armor for the Arctic: Integris Builds Gear That Survives Cold and Combat

Integris Composites is aiming to make soldiers in the Arctic tougher, announcing plans to build a protective system for extreme cold conditions.

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UK Leverages Drones to Move Gear Across Extreme Arctic Terrain

The UK Royal Marines has achieved a series of operational firsts with heavy-lift drones during a deployment in Norway.

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