NORAD upgrade could be ‘transformative,’ Inuit business leader says
Biden and Trudeau commit to modernization of North Warning System
This map shows the extent of the North Warning System of radar stations as envisioned by Canada and the United States in 1987. When NORAD is modernized, it’s possible these radar stations may be moved further north. (Map courtesy of Department of National Defence)
An impending upgrade of the North American Aerospace Defense Command could create economic opportunities for Inuit if it’s done right, says Clint Davis, the CEO of Nunasi Corp.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden committed to a modernization of NORAD after they held a virtual meeting on Feb. 23.
The 2018 Hawaii false missile alert reaffirms the need for nuclear risk reduction.
January 13th, 2018 started out like any other Saturday in Hawaii before it took a dramatic turn. At 8:07 AM, the Hawaii emergency management agency broadcast an official message to more than one million people: “Ballistic missile threat inbound to Hawaii seek immediate shelter. This is not a drill.”
It was a false alarm, as it turned out caused by human error. But residents wouldn’t know that for another thirty-eight minutes. Given the geopolitical tensions between North Korea and the United States at the time, the threat seemed plausible.
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NORAD
Last year, the US saw more Russian military flights near Alaska than any year since the Cold War.
Gen. VanHerck said the flights show Russia s military reach and how they rehearse potential strikes.
He characterized Russia as the most acute challenge to our homeland defense mission.
The military command responsible for defending the the US and Canada from attack responded to more Russian military flights near Alaska last year than any year since the end of the Cold War, the four-star general leading the command said Tuesday.
US Air Force Gen. Glen VanHerck, head of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), told the Senate Armed Services Committee in written testimony that Russia continues to conduct frequent military operations in the approaches to North America.
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