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Digital Render of Arctic Security Cutter

Inder Singh BishtJuly 6, 2026

US Coast Guard Finalizes $3.3B in Contracts for Six Arctic Security Cutters

The US Coast Guard has finalized two contracts worth 3.3 billion for the construction and delivery of six Arctic Security Cutters.

Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service soldiers conduct close quarters room clearing at Flintlock in Volta, Ghana, March 3, 2023. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual special operations exercise that strengthens key partner nations throughout Africa, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mario Hernandez Lopez)

Staff Writer With AFPJuly 4, 2026

US Says Pulls Some Troops From Nigeria After Anti-IS Operation

The US has pulled out most of the troops deployed to Nigeria for a special operation against fighters of the Islamic State group in the country's northeast, the American military said.

North Warning System (NWS) Site BAF-3 is located in Brevoort Island, Nunavut, Northwest Territories. This long-range radar site was established in October 1988. The NWS is a joint Canadian-American radar system that provides aerospace surveillance. In Canada, the NWS comprises 47 sites--11 long-range sites and 36 short-range sites -- spanning the Arctic. PHOTO: Courtesy of Lianne Girard

Inder Singh BishtJune 23, 2026

Canada Signs $2.5B Radar Deal to Expand Arctic Threat Detection

Canada and Australia have signed a $2.5-billion export agreement to deliver an over-the-horizon radar capability to strengthen Canada's Arctic surveillance.

Inder Singh BishtJune 4, 2026

Ramjet-Powered PrSM Increment 4 Advances Toward Flight Testing

L3Harris Technologies has conducted a key propulsion test for the US Army's ramjet-powered Precision Strike Missile Increment 4 program, paving the way for flight testing to begin in the fall.

Staff Writer With AFPMay 21, 2026

US Needs to ‘Put Its Footprint Back on Greenland’: Trump Envoy

The US special envoy to Greenland, the Arctic island coveted by President Donald Trump, told AFP on Wednesday that Washington needs to rebuild its presence in the Danish autonomous territory.

Christine CasimiroMay 14, 2026

US Coast Guard Finalizes $3.5B Contract for Five Arctic Security Cutters

The US Coast Guard has finalized a $3.5-billion contract for Davie Defense to supply a new class of polar icebreaker vessels comprising five Arctic Security Cutters.

Cold Weather Leaders Course students move through the rugged terrain at the Northern Warfare Training Center's Black Rapids Training Site during a snowstorm. NWTC cadre worked overtime to help meet the increased need for more Arctic experts in the units to help pass critical knowledge throughout the formations. (Army photo/John Pennell)

Rojoef ManuelApril 14, 2026

Baylor University Launches Arctic Lab to Study Cold’s Impact on Troops

Baylor University in Texas has opened a facility designed to simulate Arctic conditions and study how cold affects US warfighters and first responders.

Archer beyond-line-of-site troposcatter communications system.

Giulia BernacchiMarch 23, 2026

Canada to Test Archer Troposcatter System in Arctic, European Deployments

US-based firm Ultra I&C will supply its Archer troposcatter communication system for operational trials with the Canadian Armed Forces.

EdgeVOLT Cold Weather Variant battery storage systems

Rojoef ManuelFebruary 26, 2026

South 8, 3ME Team Up on Military Battery for Arctic Ops

American energy solutions company South 8 Technologies and Australian partner 3ME Technology have signed a letter of intent to develop a next-generation lithium-ion battery for defense operations in the Arctic.