Finland pushes EU drone wall as northern countries’ security investments expand
As Arctic states continue to expand surveillance across the polar region, Europe’s northern flank is preparing its own response, with
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Blog—Arctic Security Conference: “We are already at war in the Arctic”
The work of Arctic conferences, as niche as they are, should be to reject rather than reproduce megalomaniacal discourses. At
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GPS interference forces plane to abort landing in Arctic Norway
A Widerøe Dash-8 plane travelling from Vadsø to Vardø in Norway’s northeastern-region could not land because of jamming of the
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Denmark flexes in Arctic with Greenland drills, signaling ongoing security push
In Copenhagen’s latest bid to underscore its presence in the Arctic, Denmark is hosting a major military exercise in Greenland
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Canadians in North see U.S. as Arctic threat on par with Russia: survey
Between Russia’s military buildup in the North and China’s growing presence in the Bering Strait near Alaska, it’s no surprise
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Norway set to buy frigates from the United Kingdom
The purchase of British Type-26 frigates will be the largest Norwegian defence capability investment to date. Delivery will start in
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Security top priority in Oslo’s new High North strategy
Two Norwegian government ministers came to Kirkenes, northern Norway, to present the country’s new High North strategy. Despite their emphasis
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Canada, Finland signal Arctic priorities with new strategic partnership
Canada and Finland are doubling down on the Arctic, unveiling a new strategic partnership on Tuesday that links shipbuilding, security,
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Overview: Trump–Putin summit in Alaska draws close watch from Arctic leaders over Ukraine, security stakes
The Trump–Putin summit in Alaska on Aug. 15 is drawing close attention from Arctic capitals, where leaders see the talks
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AFN demands Yukon First Nations treated as equals in defence, security planning
By Julien Greene New report charts course for inclusive defence planning built on atoning for past harms The Assembly of
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Europe’s Von der Leyen strengthens Arctic security ties with Iceland during visit
In the latest move underscoring growing European attention to Arctic security, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Iceland
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“It’s not in my interest to have contact with Russia”: Norwegian border town mayor
By Miro Johansson Russia poses a security threat to the world, says Magnus Mæland, mayor in the Norwegian border town that
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Arctic energy, security on agenda as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife
N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson says the leaders will discuss a range of issues, including Arctic security Premiers from Western Canada
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NATO’s new air command center will be built in Bodø, Norway
It will help increase allied engagement in the High North, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says. There was celebration in
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EU reaffirms Greenland’s right to decide its future amid rising Arctic tensions
The European Union threw its full support behind Greenland’s sovereignty at the European Parliament on Tuesday, with High Representative Kaja
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