Arctic
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Niger Breaks off Military Cooperation With US: Govt
Niger's government announced that it was breaking off "with immediate effect" its military cooperation agreement with the United States.
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US Navy Launches Operation Ice Camp in Arctic Ocean
The US Navy has officially launched Operation Ice Camp in the Arctic Ocean, after the arrival of two fast-attack submarines in the region.
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US Army Tests Next-Gen Squad Weapon in Extreme Cold
The US Army has completed extreme cold weather testing of its Next-Generation Squad Weapon ahead of its much-awaited fielding.
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Russia Ramps Up Arctic Military Presence
Russia has been building up its military presence in the Arctic as it steps up its drive to develop a northern maritime route linking Asia and Europe.
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UK, Norway Practice Cold Weather Survival in the Arctic
The UK Royal Air Force and Norwegian counterparts have trained their cold weather survival skills above the Arctic Circle.
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US Army Develops App to Prevent Injuries in Cold Weather Environments
The US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine has developed an application to help soldiers prevent injuries commonly sustained in cold weather environments.
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Two Soldiers Killed, 12 Injured in Latest US Army Tactical Vehicle Rollover
Two soldiers died with a dozen more injured when a US Army Light Medium Tactical Vehicle was involved in an accident in Alaska on Monday.
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Russian Defense Minister Inspects Arctic Military Installations
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected troops deployed in the Arctic as well as preparations "to defend specially important installations."
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Hero-120 Loitering Munition Tested in Arctic Conditions
Israeli loitering munition specialist UVision recently tested its Hero-120 kamikaze drone under Arctic conditions.
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Royal Marines Helicopter Force Completes Arctic Aerial Support Training
The UK Royal Marines Commando Helicopter Force has completed aerial assistance training in extreme Arctic Circle weather conditions.
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