Author: Danielle Bochove

The United States is ramping up its military readiness and surveillance in the Arctic due to increased Chinese and Russian interest and the growing risks associated with climate change, according to a new Pentagon report. The Defense Department’s 2024 Arctic Strategy emphasizes the need to prevent the Arctic from becoming a strategic blind spot as melting ice opens up new economic and military opportunities. Key priorities include enhanced surveillance of the region, investing in space-based missile warning systems, strengthening coordination with NATO and Canada, and improving satellite and data communications. The Pentagon also highlights the necessity for improved modeling and…