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Chinese H-6-series aircraft have flown off the coast of Alaska for what appears to be the first time in an important show of force along with Russian Tu-95 Bear bombers.

Chinese H-6 Missile Carrier Jets Appear For The First Time Off Alaska (Updated) Chinese H-6 Missile Carrier Jets Appear For The First Time Off Alaska (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 24 9:34 PM EDT

The Russian Navy’s first new Project 23550 combat icebreaker has made an important step toward service entry. The Unusually for an icebreaker, the Ivan Papanin is armed, with the option to further increase its firepower in the future, a reflection of Russia’s preparations for a potential future confrontations in the increasingly strategic Arctic region.

Russian’s New Combat Icebreaker Starts Sea Trials Russian’s New Combat Icebreaker Starts Sea Trials

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 28 3:00 PM EDT

The US Army's elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment has been testing Arctic and desert camouflage options on top of a now well-known multi-tone blue scheme.

160th SOAR Night Stalkers Testing Arctic, Desert Vinyl Camo Wraps As Global Missions Evolve 160th SOAR Night Stalkers Testing Arctic, Desert Vinyl Camo Wraps As Global Missions Evolve

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 28 12:39 PM EDT

A conventionally powered Portuguese attack submarine has completed a rare voyage under the Arctic ice. As well as being a first-of-its-kind mission for the Portuguese Navy, the deployment underlines the importance of the Arctic theater to NATO’s submarine fleet, although it’s nuclear-powered boats that traditionally dominate in this challenging area of operations.

Portuguese Diesel-Electric AIP Submarine Just Patrolled Under The Arctic Ice Portuguese Diesel-Electric AIP Submarine Just Patrolled Under The Arctic Ice

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 26 2:30 PM EDT

NOMADS will provide short-range air defenses including in contested areas.

Norway’s NOMADS Armored Short Range Air Defense System Unveiled Norway’s NOMADS Armored Short Range Air Defense System Unveiled

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 19 2:48 PM EDT

The US Coast Guard says it plans to award a sole source contract to buy an existing commercial icebreaker.

Coast Guard Poised To Buy Badly Needed Private Icebreaker Coast Guard Poised To Buy Badly Needed Private Icebreaker

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 4 8:27 PM EST

US Army officials say the service faces unique challenges just in surviving in and around the Arctic, let alone operating in that region.

Army Faces Fight Just To Survive In the Arctic Army Faces Fight Just To Survive In the Arctic

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 17 6:44 PM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a test of his country's nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, which he said was successful.

Russia’s Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Successfully Tested, Putin Says Russia’s Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Successfully Tested, Putin Says

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 5 4:56 PM EDT

The US Air Force has stood up a new detachment at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to meeting growing demand for RC-135V/W Rivet Joint sorties.

RC-135 Rivet Joint Spy Flights From Alaska To Grow Thanks To New Unit RC-135 Rivet Joint Spy Flights From Alaska To Grow Thanks To New Unit

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 26 7:54 PM EDT

F-35 Thule Air Base greenland

F-35s Have Debuted At Greenland’s Strategic Thule Air Base F-35s Have Debuted At Greenland’s Strategic Thule Air Base

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 31 4:06 PM EST

Behold Beowulf, The U.S. Army’s New Tracked Arctic Troop Carrier Behold Beowulf, The U.S. Army’s New Tracked Arctic Troop Carrier

By Dan Parsons

Aug 23 5:18 PM EDT

POLARIS MRZR TRACKED ALPHA

New Tracked MRZR Buggy Can Keep Special Operators Comfy On Arctic Missions New Tracked MRZR Buggy Can Keep Special Operators Comfy On Arctic Missions

By Dan Parsons

May 16 3:04 PM EDT

Undersea Cable Connecting Norway With Arctic Satellite Station Has Been Mysteriously Severed

Undersea Cable Connecting Norway With Arctic Satellite Station Has Been Mysteriously Severed Undersea Cable Connecting Norway With Arctic Satellite Station Has Been Mysteriously Severed

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 10 7:58 PM EST

Delivery Of The U.S. Coast Guard’s New Heavy Icebreaker Has Been Delayed Yet Again

Delivery Of The U.S. Coast Guard’s New Heavy Icebreaker Has Been Delayed Yet Again Delivery Of The U.S. Coast Guard’s New Heavy Icebreaker Has Been Delayed Yet Again

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 3 8:56 PM EST

Massive Expansion Underway At Russia’s Northernmost Arctic Air Base (Updated)

Massive Expansion Underway At Russia’s Northernmost Arctic Air Base (Updated) Massive Expansion Underway At Russia’s Northernmost Arctic Air Base (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 24 4:11 AM EDT

Arctic Pit Stop A First For British Typhoon Fighter Jets

Arctic Pit Stop A First For British Typhoon Fighter Jets Arctic Pit Stop A First For British Typhoon Fighter Jets

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 15 2:19 PM EDT