East Coast Navy Divers Take on a Minnesota Lake, As Service Eyes Greater Arctic Presence
Sailors from the Navy’s Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 are currently in Minnesota for ice diving training, cutting…
Beijing Wants Arctic to Remain Peaceful, Chinese Diplomat Says
China’s top diplomat overseeing Arctic affairs recently stressed that Beijing wants the region to remain peaceful and stable, but recognizes…
Swedish Navy Chief: Russian Gray Zone Threats Makes Presence, Info-Sharing Critical
The threat of Russian gray zone activity in Northern European waters makes at-sea presence and information-sharing all the more important,…
Report to Congress on Changes in the Arctic
The following is the Jan. 6, 2019, Congressional Research Service report, Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress.…
Top Stories 2020: U.S. Coast Guard
This post is part of a series of stories looking back at the top naval news from 2020.…
Report to Congress on Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter
The following is the Dec. 23, 2020 Congressional Research Service report, Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (Polar Icebreaker) Program: Background…
U.S. Needs ‘Resilient’ Strategy to Counter China, Russia in Arctic, Experts Say
The United States “needs resilient people and resilient equipment” to meet mounting security and economic challenges posed by Russia and…
Report to Congress on Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter
The following is the Dec. 9, 2020 Congressional Research Service report, Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (Polar Icebreaker) Program: Background…
Coast Guard Icebreaker Polar Star Bound for the Arctic in December
For the first time in almost five decades, the Coast Guard’s heavy icebreaker won’t be supporting Antarctic scientific missions in…
Report to Congress on Changes in the Arctic
The following is the Nov. 4, 2019, Congressional Research Service report, Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress.…