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Jun- 2024 -

21 June

Longyearbyen, Svalbard in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago

Nordic Countries to Create Arctic Military Transport Corridor

Three Nordic countries have agreed to create an Arctic "military transport corridor" for channeling personnel and equipment to Finland amid tensions with its Russia.

May- 2024 -

17 May

Sea

HMCS William Hall Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS)

Rojoef Manuel

Canadian Navy Commissions Fourth DeWolf Ship in Nova Scotia

The Royal Canadian Navy has commissioned its fourth DeWolf-class Arctic and offshore patrol vessel, the HMCS William Hall, in Nova Scotia.

Apr- 2024 -

16 April

Arctic

Inder Singh Bisht

Polaris Launches Military Snowmobiles With Stealth Features

Polaris Government & Defense has launched a pair of military snowmobiles that feature stealth characteristics.

5 April

Europe

Two soldiers are seen operating two black-and-white Lynx Brutal Over Snow Reconnaissance Vehicles in the middle of a snowfield. The soldiers are wearing white as camouflage to blend in well with their surroundings.

Juster Domingo

UK Royal Marines to Purchase 159 Snowmobiles for Arctic Ops

The UK Royal Marines are investing $12.6 million in 159 snowmobiles for Arctic missions.

Mar- 2024 -

12 March

Arctic

Juster Domingo

US Navy Launches Operation Ice Camp in Arctic Ocean

The US Navy has officially launched Operation Ice Camp in the Arctic Ocean, after the arrival of two fast-attack submarines in the region.

4 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Tests Next-Gen Squad Weapon in Extreme Cold

The US Army has completed extreme cold weather testing of its Next-Generation Squad Weapon ahead of its much-awaited fielding.

Dec- 2023 -

6 December

Arctic

A soldier holds a machine gun as he patrols the Russian northern military base on Kotelny island, beyond the Artic circle on April 3, 2019.

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Ramps Up Arctic Military Presence

Russia has been building up its military presence in the Arctic as it steps up its drive to develop a northern maritime route linking Asia and Europe.

4 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Develops App to Prevent Injuries in Cold Weather Environments

The US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine has developed an application to help soldiers prevent injuries commonly sustained in cold weather environments.

Aug- 2023 -

12 August

Arctic