What Russia’s new Navy Strategy says about the Arctic
There are new dangers and threats arising, the security document warns. The policy document, which was signed by President Putin
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Alaskans greet North Korean missile test with a shrug not a shriek
The news on Tuesday of a successful intercontinental ballistic missile test by North Korea has world leaders calling for restraint.
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Norway acquires five patrol aircraft for Arctic waters
P-8A Poseidon will fly on intelligence missions over areas where Russia’s submarine fleet is more and more active. “The introduction
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Finland considers new combat aircraft
A preliminary report on replacing Finland’s aging fleet of F-18 Hornet fighters was turned over to Defense Minister Jussi Niinistö
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On edge: Planned Gulf of Alaska military exercise stirs opposition in coastal towns
If all goes according to the U.S. Navy’s plans, 6,000 sailors, soldiers, airmen, Marines and Coast Guard members will converge
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Finland invited to join Air Force exercises in US
The Finnish Air Force is considering an invitation to send Hornet fighter jets to take part in military exercises in
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Russia: defense spending will grow despite economic problems
Russia’s defense sector gets guarantees that expenses are confirmed despite economic meltdown. On Friday, yet another brand new strategic missile
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More marines for Russia’s Northern Fleet
The number of marines in Russia’s Northern Fleet will increase by one third when the unit goes from being a
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Military confirms foreign sub violated Swedish waters
The Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, Sverker Göranson, confirmed today that it was indeed a foreign mini-submarine that
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Russian Su-34 fighter bombers flying off Norway
The Norwegian Air Force has for the first time intercepted Russia’s newest jet fighter, the Su-34 off the northeastern coast
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Analysis: Time to ramp up Arctic infrastructure in the U.S.
At long last, the United States government appears poised to seize – if at times, fitfully – it’s Arctic Destiny.
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Finland flies alongside NATO missions to intercept Russian jets
Finnish air force jets were scrambled along with NATO aircraft to investigate Russian bombers and fighter jets detected over European
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Report calls for a study on Sweden joining NATO
A new study into Sweden’s international security cooperation recommends that there ought to be another study into whether Sweden should
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Russia says no need for NATO in Arctic, expands own military presence
Russia’s Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu announces plans to deploy troops along entire length of the Arctic, while Russia’s Foreign Minister
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Fort Greely, Alaska may get new missiles
FAIRBANKS — While the successful missile test over the Pacific Sunday increases the likelihood for a $1 billion addition of
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