Pentagon Arctic strategy seeks new tech to keep pace with adversariesThe Pentagon says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based tech in the Arctic to keep up with China and Russia.By Lolita C. Baldor3 days ago
OpinionColdest War: ‘Near-Arctic’ China joining power competition in NorthChina is working to be more influential in the Arctic region, so the U.S. needs to prepare now, the author argues.By Captain Nicholas Tachias3 weeks ago
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actionsThe nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 months ago
Marines hit the high North in separate Arctic exercisesTroops are looking at the Arctic to counter ongoing efforts by Russia and China there.By Todd South5 months ago
The US declares the ousting of Niger’s president a coupThe coup designation comes with the suspension of counterterrorism assistance and military training.By Sam Mednick and Tara Copp, AP10 months ago
First US deep water port for the Arctic to host military, cruise shipsThe port will accommodate larger cruise ships, and military vessels to counter the presence of Russian and Chinese ships in the Arctic.13 months ago