US EditionUS, allied militaries need to go on offense to counter Russia and China in Arctic, study says
A Hudson Institute report urges the US and NATO allies to build a joint Arctic fighting strategy and invest in sensors, icebreakers, and unmanned systems to counter Russia-China activity.
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The US has an Arctic warfare problem: not enough of the right kinds of weapons and tools
The US military's renewed focus on the Arctic is exposing the types of weapons it needs for the region.US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas PaczkowskiThe US doesn't have the weapons and technologies it needs to beef up its military presence in the Arctic.Surveillance and sensor systems, naval capabilities, and drones are lacking.The Arctic is a hot spot for competition as Russia and China look to expand their interests in the region.For …
American soldiers struggled during last year's NATO exercise in northern Norway because they lacked experience in the Arctic and were unable to match the Finns. Commanders had to ask Finnish soldiers not to be so harsh on the Americans, The Times reported, citing an unnamed military source.
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