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
Militarization of the Nordic Arctic: Environmental Implications
The Nordic Arctic regions face challenges due to the demographic situation, with declining youth populations and rising older demographics.
Norway takes aim at Arctic defense
All branches of the Norwegian military are boosting their presence, patrols and defense exercises in the country’s Arctic areas.
NATO steps up presence near Russia’s Arctic coast
Four NATO members have conducted naval exercises in the Arctic waters as part of a broader deployment to patrol the High North.
On-the-ground learning about Arctic security
The Arctic is no longer on the periphery of world politics. Climate change reveals a resource-rich region increasingly open to outside actors.
Arctic Rail Network Boosts Europe’s Secure Edge
The Nordic region is undergoing a quiet but momentous transformation: its railways are being reimagined as dual-use corridors, blending military preparedness with economic resilience.
Arctic Line of Defence Gets German Navy Edge
Citing the need to counter Russia’s military presence, Germany will enhance Arctic security by deploying naval forces to patrol the region’s key waters.