One of Russia’s largest defense manufacturing firms is exploring how to modify its SA-22 Greyhound anti-aircraft missile system to better operate in harsh Arctic conditions according to the International Business Times. The $14 million rocket, canon and radar system is the centerpiece of the Russian Federation’s stationary and mobile anti-aircraft defense capability. The system is also […]
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Elected officials and businesses in Maine are looking to secure a strong role and benefits for the Pine Tree State as the Arctic opens up to increasing trade and human activity. A recent report by the Portland Press Herald notes that Arctic activity could benefit the state economically through new opportunities for Maine climate researchers […]
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Last week, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Angus King (I-Maine) announced that they were launching an Arctic congressional caucus to focus U.S. leadership in the Arctic as it pertains to issues of energy, defense, environment and trade. According to The Hill, Senator Murkowski remarked: I’m calling on colleagues in the Senate to join me, to […]
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