Pentagon Arctic Strategy Aims to Enhance U.S. Presence, Exercise More Often

Mother polar bear and cub spotted in the Arctic Ocean by the crew of Coast Guard icebreaker USCGC Healy (WAGB-20) on Sept. 21, 2023. US Coast Guard Photo

The High North remains the “shortest and least defended threat sector” to the U.S., the deputy commander of U.S. Northern Command said Tuesday.

It’s important for allies and the joint force operating in the region to monitor domain awareness, from the sea to space, and to respond if necessary, Army Lt. Gen. Thomas Carden said the day after the...

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