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Alaska Military Commander Discusses Strategic Importance of Arctic Region
The Commander of Alaskan Command, US Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, has emphasized the importance of sustained homeland defense in the Arctic, stating that it cannot be seasonal or episodic. Operation Tundra Merlin, a joint operation with Canadian forces, aims to defend North America’s northern approaches and strengthen strategic deterrence. The operation has demonstrated integration at sea, combining air and maritime capabilities across the North Pacific and the Arctic. According to Davis, the security environment in the region is more complex and strategically consequential than it was a decade ago, with increased activity from Russia and China. This was reported by High North News.