The Arctic is rapidly becoming a priority for nations across the world as receding Arctic ice makes the region more accessible due to climate change. The Arctic is heating up at two times the global average unlocking previously untouched deposits of critical minerals and fossil fuels, in addition to making
The Canadian federal government is making significant investments in Arctic security as the country’s security priorities shift towards the region.
In this edition: Russia-China joint exercises off Alaskan coast prompt US response; Sweden aims to lead NATO Land Forces in Finland; and Russia's 'shadow fleet' fails to deliver LNG for over a month.
In this edition: Ukrainian drones reported in Severomorsk, Russia; NATO practices emergency highway landings; Norway orders advanced radars to monitor Arctic region; and Record-breaking cargo vessel sets off on Arctic route
In this edition: Finland looking at options to increase NATO troop presence; Russian navy kicks of naval exercises in Barents Sea; and new US sanctions continue to cripple Novatek's "shadow fleet"
In this edition: US sanctions foil Novatek's plans to establish "LNG shadow fleet;" Top US and Nordic generals discuss Arctic security and military cooperation; China and Russia prepare plans for joint Arctic research; and Canada opens "first-of-a-kind" research facility in Arctic region.
In this edition of The Arctic Debrief: Communication cable sabotaged at Norwegian Arctic Air Force Base; Russia increases focus on Arctic amongst Murmansk drone strikes; and US to invest $323 million in upgrades to US Arctic base in Greenland
In this edition of The Arctic Debrief: Russia completes runway extension at Arctic airbase; Alaskan aviation branch gets local permanent command base; and Construction begins on Canada's Quick Reaction Alert facility and its new drones face Arctic Challenges
In this edition of The Arctic Debrief: Arctic LNG 2 begins delivery using 'shadow fleet;' Melting Arctic sea ice may actually inhibit shipping routes; and Explosion at Northern Russian oil refinery
China and Russia deepen Arctic ties; Western allies boosts Arctic capabilities and interoperability; and Russia's LNG industry continues to struggle.
In this edition of The Arctic Debrief: Facility constructing 3rd Arctic LNG 2 module shuts down; Chinese research vessel caught "probing" Canada's Arctic security infrastructure; and Chinese developer becomes majority partner in Russian Arctic lithium field
In this edition of The Arctic Debrief: The US DoD has released its 2024 Arctic Strategy; China and Russia coordinate retaliatory action after US violates Russian airspace; and Canada announces competition to procure 12 modern submarines as it struggles to keep its Arctic Patrol Boat afloat.
In this edition of The Arctic Debrief: Russia's Arctic LNG 2 faces further challenges; Russia cancels Navy Day parade in Baltic Sea citing 'security reasons'; and Finland passes law permitting forced deportation at Russian border.
In this edition of The Arctic Debrief: Russia begins sea trials of its first combat icebreaker, Sweden orders 10 CB90 combat boats, a heavy fuel oil ban comes into effect in the Arctic, and more...