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EU pledges $232 million investment package for Greenland amid Arctic tensions
Europe, News September 8, 2026 , by IRIA
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new $232 million investment package for
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Russia warns over NATO’s Arctic expansion as alliance continues Arctic Sentry exercises
Europe, News August 31, 2026 , by IRIA
Russia has warned that NATO’s expanding military activity in the Arctic poses a direct threat to its
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Canada awards $8 billion contract for six icebreaker ships to strengthen Arctic security
Americas, News August 26, 2026 , by IRIA
Canada has awarded a contract worth more than US$8 billion (C$11.3 billion) to build six new Polar Class
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Canada and Australia sign record $2.5 billion Arctic radar deal to strengthen northern surveillance
Americas, Asia-Pacific, News June 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia and Canada have signed a government-to-government agreement worth approximately $2.5 billion
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Norway leads NATO training in Arctic conditions during Exercise Cold Response 2026
Europe, News March 10, 2026 , by IRIA
Thousands of troops from NATO member states and partner countries are training in harsh Arctic conditions
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NATO defense ministers discuss alliance priorities and vision for European-led “NATO 3.0”
Europe, News February 13, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO defense ministers met in Brussels on February 12, 2026, to project unity after weeks of tension
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NATO launches “Arctic Sentry” mission to boost coordination and deterrence in Arctic region
Europe, News February 12, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO launched a new military initiative on February 11, 2026, in the Arctic and the High North aimed
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Denmark deploys F-35 jets alongside US and Canada for NORAD air defense missions in North Atlantic
Europe, News, US February 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Danish F-35 fighter jets were deployed alongside U.S. and Canadian forces across the Arctic and the North
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Sweden deploys fighter jets in Iceland to lead NATO’s air policing mission for first time
Europe, News February 7, 2026 , by IRIA
Sweden has deployed six JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets and more than 110 personnel to Keflavik Air Base in
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European military contingents arrive in Greenland as Denmark pushes back against US pressure
Europe, News January 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Troops from several European countries arrived in Greenland on January 15, 2026, in a coordinated show