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By making substantial investments in Arctic platforms, equipment, infrastructure, and training, U.S. military forces will be better able to shape the Arctic security environment.
The upgraded engine is 20 percent more fuel efficient, something which of course can increase range for cargo and troop transport missions, and can generate more thrust to help the LC-130 take off in ice or heavy snow.
As Western sanctions put pressure on Russia’s energy industry like never before, Moscow will need much more than Beijing’s help if it wants its budding Arctic energy industry to survive.
If Sweden and Finland are admitted to NATO, it is unlikely that Arctic governance will ever effectively incorporate Russia.
The commandant of the Coast Guard argues recent events have shown the “increasing geostrategic importance” of the Arctic,