As Arctic Ice Melts, U.S. Military Adapting Strategy, Forces -- Reuters
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced on Friday the Pentagon's first Arctic strategy to guide changes in military planning as rapidly thawing ice reshapes global commerce and energy exploration, possibly raising tensions along the way.
Ice on the Arctic Ocean shrank last year to its lowest levels since satellite observations began in the 1970s, and many experts expect it will vanish in summers by mid-century due to climate change.
As the sea ice thaws, ships are increasingly using a shortcut between the Atlantic and the Pacific, and competition is intensifying for Arctic oil and gas, estimated at around 15 percent and 30 percent respectively of undiscovered reserves.
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More News On The Pentagon's New Strategy For The Arctic
Hagel Announces Arctic Defense Strategy -- US Department of Defense
Climate Change Forces New Pentagon Plan -- US News and World Report
Hagel says nations must avoid conflict in Arctic -- Washington Post/AP
Race for Arctic resources must be conflict-free -- Global Post/AFP
Hagel Outlines Pentagon's Arctic Strategy in Era of Climate Change -- Wall Street Journal
US military set to increase presence in ‘melting’ Arctic -- RT
Pentagon Outlines Stronger Military Presence in the Arctic -- Defense One
New DoD arctic strategy seeks naval equipment, infrastructure -- Marine Times
U.S. sounds alarm over melting Arctic at Halifax security forum -- Globe and Mail
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