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NATO's falling behind in the race to build icebreakers, critical tools for a war in the Arctic

NATO's falling behind in the race to build icebreakers, critical tools for a war in the Arctic

Jake Epstein, Business Insider

A top Norwegian military official identified icebreakers as one of the capability gaps that exist between NATO and Russia and China.

ArcticNATORussiaChina

Feb 25, 2026, 11:02 AM

WATCH: Dangerous arctic blast impacts Northeast

WATCH: Dangerous arctic blast impacts Northeast

ABC News

An arctic blast pounds the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, as New York City issues an extreme cold warning.

ArcticNatural Disasters

Feb 9, 2026, 2:11 AM

WATCH: Dangerous arctic blast across the Northeast

WATCH: Dangerous arctic blast across the Northeast

ABC News

Millions of Americans across the Northeast remain on alert as dangerous cold sweeps the region.

ArcticNatural Disasters

Feb 8, 2026, 5:19 PM

WATCH: Brutal arctic blast wreaks havoc in Midwest before heading to Northeast

WATCH: Brutal arctic blast wreaks havoc in Midwest before heading to Northeast

ABC News

A brutal arctic blast is bringing dangerously low temperatures to the Plains and Midwest before it invades the Northeast.

ArcticNatural Disasters

Jan 20, 2026, 4:03 PM

WATCH: Paddleboarders take to river in freezing conditions

WATCH: Paddleboarders take to river in freezing conditions

ABC News

Enthusiasts in Russia were not deterred by the -40 degree Celsius conditions as they took to the River Ob.

Arctic

Jan 20, 2026, 12:44 PM

EU Commission working on package to support Arctic security, von der Leyen says

EU Commission working on package to support Arctic security, von der Leyen says

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

DAVOS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the bloc's executive arm is working on a package to support...

ArcticForeign Policy & International

Jan 20, 2026, 11:17 AM

Vance to meet Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington on Wednesday

Vance to meet Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington on Wednesday

The Associated Press, NPR

U.S. Vice President JD Vance will meet Denmark's foreign minister and his Greenlandic counterpart in Washington on Wednesday to discuss the Arctic island, at the center of a geopolitical storm.

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Jan 14, 2026, 6:33 AM

NATO should launch operation to boost security in Arctic, Belgian minister says

NATO should launch operation to boost security in Arctic, Belgian minister says

Internazionale, Internazionale.it

By Lili BayerBRUSSELS, Jan 11 (Reuters) - NATO should launch an operation in the Arctic to address U.S. security concerns, Belgium’s defence minister told Reuters on Sund… Leggi

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Jan 11, 2026, 6:27 PM

UK says NATO talks on deterring Russia in the Arctic ‘business as usual’

UK says NATO talks on deterring Russia in the Arctic ‘business as usual’

Internazionale, Internazionale.it

LONDON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Britain said on Sunday discussions with other NATO members on deterring Russian activity in the Arctic were “business as usual”, after media re… Leggi

ArcticNATORussia

Jan 11, 2026, 5:37 PM

News Wrap: Millions ring in new year amid Arctic temperatures and heavy snow

News Wrap: Millions ring in new year amid Arctic temperatures and heavy snow

pbs.org, Biztoc.com

In our news wrap Wednesday, millions in the U.S. will ring in the new year in their warmest clothes amid Arctic temperatures and heavy snow, President Trump says he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland and newly-released tra…

Arctic

Jan 1, 2026, 12:09 AM

Is Trump eyeing Canada's Arctic? Residents are worried — and Carney's 2025 budget addresses potential threats

Is Trump eyeing Canada's Arctic? Residents are worried — and Carney's 2025 budget addresses potential threats

Eric Stober, Yahoo Entertainment

The government has committed $81.8 billion over five years on the Canadian Armed Forces, with a focus on protecting Canada’s sovereignty, including the North...

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Nov 23, 2025, 7:19 PM

Denmark to boost Arctic defence by $4.26bn, plans to buy 16 new F-35s

Denmark to boost Arctic defence by $4.26bn, plans to buy 16 new F-35s

Fiona Kelliher, Al Jazeera English

The investment is the latest in Denmark's multibillion-dollar spending spree amid Trump's threats to acquire Greenland.

ArcticForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Oct 11, 2025, 4:10 AM

Denmark to boost Arctic defence by $4.26 billion, buy 16 new F-35s

Denmark to boost Arctic defence by $4.26 billion, buy 16 new F-35s

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

HELSINKI (Reuters) -Denmark will invest 27.4 billion crowns ($4.26 billion) to boost its military presence in the Arctic and plans to buy 16 new F-35...

ArcticSecurity & IntelligenceMilitary

Oct 10, 2025, 5:11 PM

Trump, Finland's Stubb expected to reach icebreaker deal

Yahoo Entertainment

Foreign Policy & InternationalArctic

Oct 9, 2025, 12:03 PM

Macron visits Greenland in solidarity amid Trump designs on Arctic island

Macron visits Greenland in solidarity amid Trump designs on Arctic island

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The French president says his US counterpart's Greenland takeover threats are not something allies do.

Foreign Policy & InternationalChinaArctic

Jun 15, 2025, 3:44 PM

Greenland political parties join together against Trump

Greenland political parties join together against Trump

CP24 Toronto

All five parties in Greenland’s parliament issued a joint statement on Friday rejecting President Donald Trump’s latest effort to take control of the strategic Arctic island.

Foreign Policy & InternationalArcticInternational Organizations

Mar 14, 2025, 10:57 PM

Greenland political parties join together against Trump comments about annexing the island

Greenland political parties join together against Trump comments about annexing the island

Toronto Star

LONDON (AP) — All five parties in Greenland’s parliament issued a joint statement on Friday rejecting President Donald Trump’s latest effort to take control of the strategic Arctic island.

Foreign Policy & InternationalInternational OrganizationsArctic

Mar 14, 2025, 10:54 PM

Donald Trump Jr. to visit Greenland as his father muses anew about the US taking control of it

Donald Trump Jr. to visit Greenland as his father muses anew about the US taking control of it

CP24 Toronto

Donald Trump Jr. is heading to Greenland, visiting the Danish territory as his father has continued to stoke seemingly far-fetched suggestions that the U.S. could take control of it.

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Jan 6, 2025, 11:54 PM

Denmark to boost defence spending for Greenland after Trump repeats call for US control

Denmark to boost defence spending for Greenland after Trump repeats call for US control

Sky News

The Danish defence minister said the package would amount to a "double-digit billion amount" in krone, or at least $1.5bn (£1.2bn).

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceArcticGovernment & AdministrationRegional & State

Dec 24, 2024, 8:57 PM

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