Arctic

Jun- 2025 -

30 June

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks with a serviceman as he stands aboard the frigate Mecklenburg-Vorpommern during his visit of the German Navy during a military maneuver in the Baltic Sea near Rostock-Warnemünde, northeastern Germany

German Navy to Patrol the Arctic

Germany said the country would send navy ships to patrol Arctic waters, citing the threat from a Russian military build-up in the region.

24 June

Africa

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, move across a snow-filled landing zone during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02 at Yukon Training Area, Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, March 28, 2023. With more than 8,000 participants and observers from 12 different countries, JPMRC-AK 23-02’s multinational environment helps increase Arctic proficiency throughout the Army and the joint force, in support of the nation’s, and the Army’s Arctic strategy. (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Airborne Soldiers Train in Arctic Conditions With Lessons From Ukraine Conflict

The US Army is training airborne troops in the Arctic using tactical insights gained from the Ukraine-Russia war to enhance their readiness in complex domains.

10 June

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Roshel to Produce ST Engineering’s ExtremV Vehicle in Canada

Roshel has signed an agreement with Singapore’s ST Engineering to produce the ExtremV amphibious all-terrain vehicle in Canada.

10 June

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Canada to Hit 2% Defense NATO Spending Target This Year: Carney

Canada will reach NATO's defense spending target of two percent this year, Prime Minister Carney announced.

May- 2025 -

20 May

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO to Open New Air Command in Norway’s Far North

Norway announced Tuesday it had designated the small town of Bodo, north of the Arctic Circle, to permanently host a NATO air operations control center.

Apr- 2025 -

3 April

Arctic

Christine Casimiro

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.

Mar- 2025 -

21 March

Sea

The lead Knud Rasmussen-class offshore patrol vessel (P570). Photo: Danish Armed Forces

Rojoef Manuel

Local Shipbuilders Team to Construct Danish Arctic Patrol Boats, Frigates

Danish Naval Ships and Semco Maritime have partnered to deliver new Arctic patrol ships and frigates for the Danish Armed Forces.

19 March

Arctic

North Warning System (NWS) Site BAF-3 is located in Brevoort Island, Nunavut, Northwest Territories. This long-range radar site was established in October 1988. The NWS is a joint Canadian-American radar system that provides aerospace surveillance. In Canada, the NWS comprises 47 sites--11 long-range sites and 36 short-range sites -- spanning the Arctic. PHOTO: Courtesy of Lianne Girard

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

17 March

Arctic

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

12 March

Technology