US doesn't want to make Arctic contested battlespace, admiral says
“There’s no desire to over-militarize or create a theme of a contested battlespace in the Arctic," the commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet said.
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“There’s no desire to over-militarize or create a theme of a contested battlespace in the Arctic," the commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet said.
A U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship departed Virginia this week to kick off the largest NATO military exercise in decades, as allies hone their defenses against the threat of Russian aggression in Europe.
Joint Forces Command leader has also been monitoring Russian activity in the Arctic.
Sweden is expected to get a formal OK for membership and the alliance is to release new battle plans. There's even a sidelines commitment to Ukraine.
Among other pressing matters, NATO needs to start talking now about updating its maritime strategy, writes James Foggo, dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy.