Category: Arctic

A U.S. submarine surfaced off Greenland for an emergency medical evacuation, an armed man was shot after breaching Mar-a-Lago’s perimeter, DHS reversed a TSA PreCheck suspension during the shutdown, and Greenland declined President Trump’s offer of a U.S. hospital ship.

Iran’s claim of Israeli‑made bullets in protest killings strains credulity, Ukraine’s air defenses scored a rare success against Kh‑22s, Washington pressures Nigeria to protect Christians, a Chicago carpenter was acquitted in a high‑profile threat‑to‑kill case, and Greenland’s survival‑first culture reveals what true preparedness looks like.

U.S. forces killed an Al-Qaeda-linked leader tied to the Palmyra ambush as counter-ISIS strikes continue, Democrats are pushing back on abolish-ICE rhetoric, ISIS-linked militants in Nigeria executed captives over ransom, and Trump’s Greenland push is driving NATO resistance and tariff threats.

Greenland is not a frozen backwater or a real estate fantasy, but a silent tripwire for nuclear war where minutes matter, mistakes are irreversible, and the uneasy balance between deterrence and catastrophe rests on ice, radar, and human judgment.

In 2025, Canada’s special operations command balanced Arctic sovereignty patrols and cold-weather training with a major Indo-Pacific deployment, while sustaining elite readiness through specialized units like JTF 2, CSOR, CJIRU, and dedicated special operations aviation.

Stationed in a frozen outpost just miles from the Russian border, Norway’s elite Ranger Battalion GSV stands ready to fight outnumbered and alone, delaying an invasion long enough for NATO to catch up.

China’s two-seater stealth J-20S just added a naval twist! Is it a bomb-truck powerhouse or a rival to US air dominance?

Russia’s new Yasen-M sub, Arkhangelsk, packs hypersonic missiles and Arctic power—raising the stakes for NATO in the High North.

China and Russia are teaming up in the Arctic, reshaping the region’s power dynamics. The US is watching closely—should we worry?

The new Arctic strategy of the Pentagon boosts military presence, tech, and ally cooperation amid China-Russia ties and climate challenges.

Arctic’s geopolitics and military strategies are evolving rapidly. Explore the shifting dynamics in this updated look at the Arctic.

Norway’s maritime strength gets a major boost with the Jan Mayen-class OPVs, enhancing security in icy waters and asserting sovereignty.