Trump Places Greenland Under US Northern Command Greenland is now shifted from the US European Command area of responsibility to the US Northern Command area of responsibility. The change will strengthen the defense of the US homeland and contribute to deepening relationships with Arctic allies, according to Pentagon’s chief spokesperson.
Arctic Military Leaders Met Near the Norway-Russia Border: Discussed Hybrid Threats Last week, the Arctic Security Forces Roundtable was held in Kirkenes, Northern Norway, focusing on grey zone threats. "It is important to create understanding among our close allies about how the security situation in the Arctic is perceived in a turbulent and uncertain time," says the Norwegian Armed Forces.
Air Force General: The US Needs to do More to be Ready for Operations in the Arctic Operating in the Arctic environment requires military services that are equipped and ready, says Commander of US NORTHCOM General Glen VanHerck. "We are not there today. We are working closely with the Department to get there", he says.
