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Navy, Marines, Air Forces start Exercise North Edge 21 in Alaska
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The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group began Exercise Northern Edge 2021 in Alaska this week, according to the U.S. Navy. Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy
May 4 (UPI) The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group began Exercise North Edge 2021 in the Gulf of Alaska this week, according to the Navy. Carrier Strike Group Nine s collaboration with joint forces demonstrates to our partners that we are sharpening our capabilities to be ready for any mission that should present itself in this increasingly important Arctic region, Rear Adm. Doug Verissimo, Carrier Strike Group Nine s commander, said in a Navy press release.
Why No One Is Happy With China’s Arctic Ambitions (Except China)
Major global powers, including Russia and China, are increasingly vying for influence, access to resources and geographically significant strategic advantage in the Arctic.
Here s What You Need to Remember: China also appears to be preparing for ice warfare in the Arctic by flying carrier-based J-15 fighter jets in free-air combat drills as temperature below -20C, a training move which indicates the country’s growing interest in exerting influence in the region.
China has newly-built Polar-capable cargo ships, liquefied natural gas tankers and nuclear-powered icebreakers to patrol and navigate in the Arctic. All of these ships are factors cited in a new U.S. Navy strategy report on growing military dynamics and tensions in the Arctic, a fast-changing region now urgently commanding attention as ice continues to melt at an alarming pace, opening up new waterways and sparking intensified competition for strategic a