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Arctic Maritime Control

The importance of the Greenland-Iceland-UK gap for transatlantic maritime and air control.

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Jan 17, 2026
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What logistical and basing challenges would NATO face in sustaining forces in Greenland and Iceland?

Sustaining NATO forces in Greenland and Iceland would confront a blend of hard logistics — vast distances, sparse military infrastructure and constrained air/sea lines of communication — and hard poli...

Feb 2, 2026

Which specific naval and maritime patrol platforms could NATO deploy for sustained Arctic surveillance?

can sustain Arctic surveillance by combining standing surface task groups (frigates, destroyers and ice-capable patrol ships), maritime patrol aircraft (notably and allied CP‑140s), airborne early‑war...