Army stands up Arctic aviation command
Two Army aviation battalions in Alaska will now fall under a local command, as the service looks to cement its capabilities in the High North.
By Todd South
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Pentagon Arctic strategy seeks new tech to keep pace with adversaries
The Pentagon says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based tech in the Arctic to keep up with China and Russia.
By Lolita C. Baldor
Marines hit the high North in separate Arctic exercises
Troops are looking at the Arctic to counter ongoing efforts by Russia and China there.
By Todd South
8,000+ soldiers tested in large-scale combat in the Arctic
The exercise included a 150-mile helicopter deep strike and armed snowmobile hunter-killer teams.
By Todd South
Brrr! Navy runs Arctic explosive ordnance disposal training exercise
The exercise sought to hone Navy EOD and diver skills within the chilly confines of a simulated Arctic environment.
By Diana Stancy
Sensing fabric, special food among Army’s cold weather training tools
Here are some of the extreme cold weather efforts now in development from Army researchers.
OPTEMPO, ‘resource shortfalls’ plague Alaska brigade: leaked report
The external assessment, a climate improvement tool, also praised the unit’s ‘pride’ and ‘cohesion’ at lower levels.
By Davis Winkie