US and Canada to Step up Arctic Capabilities with Over-the-Horizon Radar and Facilities for F35 The US and Canada agreed to step up and accelerate efforts to expand Arctic defense capabilities. The measures include two Over-the-Horizon Radar installations to monitor the northern skies and improved air base facilities ahead of deploying the F35 stealth fighter to the Arctic. However, Canada’s follow-through on some of these measures remains to be seen, experts say.
Biden Administration Will Not Appeal Court Ruling Blocking North Slope Oil Project in Alaska The Biden administration will not continue to defend the oil and gas drilling plan in court.