Braving the Arctic Chill: Navy Warriors Test Their Mettle in Exercise Snow Crab
Navy sailors master Arctic skills in Exercise Snow Crab, enhancing readiness for strategic challenges in the world’s coldest battlegrounds.
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Norway’s F-35 Fleet Arrives in Iceland for Key NATO Surveillance Role
Norway’s F-35 deployment to Iceland underscores NATO’s resolve in securing the High North and fortifying collective defense.
Russia’s Arctic Ambitions: A Growing Military and Economic Frontier
Russia bolsters Arctic presence via massive investments and military buildup, aiming to dominate the region amidst geopolitical tensions.
SOF Pic of the Day: Navy SEAL During Operation Polar Dagger
Amid escalating Arctic tensions, Operation Polar Dagger unfolds as a decisive U.S. military mission, spotlighting coalition Special Operations Forces in a series of rigorous exercises across Alaska’s frigid expanse.
US Should Watch Out for China’s Rapid Expansion in the Arctic
There had been an outrage in Washington when Chinese ships sailed near the Arctic last autumn, even though they had broken no rules and crossed no borders.
How Delta, Rangers, and the Green Berets’ Unique Training Would Pay Off in an Arctic War With Russia
How would America’s top special operations units fare in an Arctic war against Russia?
This Week on SOFREP: January 25th – January 31st, 2021
This week on SOFREP: Biden’s military agenda, China’s saber rattling, and a first-hand account of the secret CIA mission to find bin Laden.
The Coast Guard’s Sub-Zero Mission to the Arctic
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star braved a dangerous transit of the Bearing Sea to clear a crucial shipping route and monitor Russian ships.
The Andrée Expedition: A tragic tale of Arctic exploration and mankind’s indomitable spirit
It can sometimes be easy to lose perspective when talking about historical events. Once timelines stretch beyond the horizon of our own recollection, they tend to get fuzzy. Most people would be surprised to know, for instance, that actually Cleopatra lived closer to our time than to when the pyramids where constructed. Or that the […]
Arctic: The neglected frontier
On June 9, President Trump released the “Memorandum on Safeguarding U.S. Interests in the Arctic and Antarctic Regions.” The Memorandum flew mostly under the radar, yet it is indicative of increased U.S. interest in the polar regions and a response to the adverse power balance in the Arctic. The Arctic consists of the Arctic Ocean […]
Crazy or possible? Norwegian institute claims beluga whale harassing Arctic boats is a Russian asset
Although it’s not at all unheard of for a national navy to train aquatic mammals for certain undersea tasks, Norway’s Institute of Marine Research now contends that a beluga whale that has been harassing fishing boats in the Arctic Circle is actually a Russian Navy asset that’s been deployed to the region. As crazy as […]
US finally set to receive a new heavy icebreaker as Russia and China extend their lead in the Arctic
In recent years, Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed a large emphasis on expanding the Russian presence throughout the oft-ignored Arctic. As sea ice continues to melt, new shipping lanes and natural resources, and with them, economic opportunities may help to reinvigorate Russia’s declining economy, thanks to the nation’s massive fleet of more than 40 […]
