Adak Island

Adak Island: America’s Forgotten Outpost Eyes a Strategic Comeback in the Arctic

In the middle of the North Pacific, battered by howling winds and surrounded by treacherous waters, lies Adak Island—an isolated stretch of rock and tundra at the tail end of the Aleutian chain. Once a key node in the U.S....
Arctic: U.S. F-35A and Russian Su-35 in Near Collision

Close Encounter Over the Arctic: U.S. F-35A and Russian Su-35 in Near Collision

A recently surfaced video appears to show an unusually close and potentially hazardous interaction between a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II and a Russian Su-35 Flanker-E fighter jet, raising fresh concerns over the growing frequency and intensity of aerial...
F-35 fighter jets

Norway Bolsters NATO’s Northern Defense with Final F-35 fighter jets Delivery Amid Rising Arctic Tensions

Norway has officially completed its fleet of F-35 fighter jets, with the delivery of the final two aircraft confirmed by the Norwegian Embassy in Washington via a post on X on April 1, 2025. This milestone concludes a long acquisition...
Launch of the Perm nuclear-powered submarine.

Russia Unveils ‘Perm’ nuclear-powered submarine: A Tsirkon-Armed Nuclear Submarine Redefining Undersea Warfare

Russia has unveiled the latest addition to its nuclear-powered submarine fleet—the Perm, a Yasen-M class attack submarine armed with the cutting-edge Tsirkon hypersonic missile system. This launch marks a critical shift in global naval dynamics, solidifying Russia’s ability to project...
Oscar-Class Sub

Russia’s Naval Expansion in Arctic: Satellite Imagery Reveals Significant Submarine Deployment

In early March, high-resolution satellite imagery captured a significant surge in activity at Russia’s strategically critical Zapadnaya Litsa naval base on the Kola Peninsula. The imagery revealed the presence of five sophisticated nuclear submarines from the formidable Northern Fleet, signaling...
Greenland

Greenlanders Head to the Polls as Trump Eyes the Arctic Island

Greenlanders are casting their votes in a high-stakes election Tuesday, as the world’s largest island finds itself at the center of international attention—and in the crosshairs of U.S. President Donald Trump. Just weeks into his second term, Trump has renewed...
Icebergs in the High Arctic.

Trump-Putin’s Arctic Ambitions: The End of Circumpolar Cooperation?

In a sweeping 90-minute speech to the U.S. Congress on March 4, President Donald Trump reignited one of his most controversial geopolitical ambitions: acquiring Greenland. Reiterating his administration’s interest in the massive Arctic island, Trump declared that the United States...
USS Virginia, U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered submarine

USS Virginia: U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered submarine Snags Norwegian Fishermen’s Nets in Unusual Incident

Norwegian fishermen were taken aback when their nets became entangled with the propeller of the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered submarine, USS Virginia. The incident, which occurred off the northern coast of Norway, has raised questions about military operations in the region...
After more than two decades of extensive repairs and upgrades, the Russian Navy’s Kirov-class nuclear-powered battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov remains docked at the Sevmash Shipyard. Despite the long timeline and significant financial investment

Admiral Nakhimov: Delays Continue for Russia’s Most Powerful Warship

After more than two decades of extensive repairs and upgrades, the Russian Navy’s Kirov-class nuclear-powered battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov remains docked at the Sevmash Shipyard. Despite the long timeline and significant financial investment, recent revelations indicate that the highly anticipated sea...
HC-130J Super Hercules airplane crew from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak observes two Russian Border Guard ships and two Chinese Coast Guard ships approximately 440 miles southwest of St. Lawrence Island Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo: U.S. Coast Guard)

Increased China-Russian Naval Cooperation in Arctic Signals Heightened

On October 1, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) reported a significant naval sighting in the Bering Sea, highlighting an emerging pattern of military cooperation between Russia and China in the strategically crucial Arctic region. During a routine patrol on September...
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