Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Security

Finland’s Role in NATO and the Arctic

Finland had greater risks during the NATO accession process than many other European states had for their own security.

UK and Norway Sign Historic Defense Agreement

The partnership is aimed at protecting critical undersea infrastructure.

The US National Security Strategy 2025

The United States seeks an Arctic region that is peaceful, stable, prosperous, and cooperative.

NATO, Industry and Innovators discuss Arctic space security

The Arctic Space Forum provided a unique platform to enhance NATO cooperation with space industry.

Arctic leaders warn of growing risk of hybrid warfare in the far north

Remote Faroe Islands in Arctic are in talks to add an extra undersea internet cable to safeguard communications from sabotage.

Inuit-Owned Firm to Advance Canada’s Arctic Defense Capabilities

By embedding Arctic field expertise into defense tech, the company is tapping a potent combination of local knowledge and emerging sovereign capability.

Iceland and Finland Sign Memorandum to Strengthen Partnership

Iceland and Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defense cooperation during Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir’s state visit to Finland.

Denmark Boosts Arctic Naval Capacity

In collaboration with the Government of Greenland and the Government of the Faroe Islands, the Government of Denmark and the parties to the 2024-2033 Defence Agreement have agreed on the Second Agreement on the Arctic and North Atlantic.

Russia’s Arctic Strategy to be Imminently Revised

Recent reports suggest that the Russian State Council is preparing a new long-term plan for Russia’s Arctic zone, which will set the country on a path of securitization and economic and resource consolidation over the next 25 years