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An expedition almost 400 metres below the surface of the Labrador Sea is revealing the first images of Quest, the sunken wreck of the ship that carried famed Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on his final voyage.

An expedition almost 400 metres below the surface of the Labrador Sea is revealing the first images of Quest, the sunken wreck of the ship that carried famed Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on his final voyage.

China’s 15th Arctic expedition saw its Fendouzhe and Jiaolong manned submersibles conduct operations in the Arctic, marking a new three‑dimensional presence.

NATO leadership announced a multibillion‑dollar push to expand drone capabilities, including procurement of five Northrop Grumman MQ‑4C Triton high‑altitude UAVs for maritime surveillance and support in the High North. The plan also calls for $40 billion over five years to counter‑drone systems and training of operators.

PAL Aerospace will convert two Air Greenland Dash‑8‑200s into modern maritime surveillance aircraft to support Arctic operations in Greenland.

NATO announces joint procurement of up to 10 Saab GlobalEye aircraft to replace its aging E‑3 AWACS fleet, valuing the deal at roughly $4.5 billion and potentially starting deliveries in 2030.

Canadian Defence Minister Mike Carney cited NATO and the rapidly melting Arctic as reasons for choosing a German‑Norwegian submarine proposal to build a new fleet for Canada’s navy, aiming to strengthen defense against rising regional threats.

French scientists plan to launch the Tara floating polar station, a house‑laboratory that will drift on an ice floe for 18 months to study Arctic climate.

Lt Gen Nick Perry, a former assistant head of the Army, will assume command of NATO’s Joint Force Command Norfolk in September 2026, marking the first time a British general leads Arctic operations.

UK foreign secretary Rachel Reeves warned Donald Trump that Greenland’s future belongs to its people and Denmark, rejecting any U.S. claim to the territory.

A persistent dump fire in Rankin Inlet is producing smoke that the Government of Nunavut is monitoring. A July 7 advisory warns residents, especially vulnerable groups, to avoid exposure by staying indoors and using filters, and directs those with serious symptoms to seek medical care.

UK and Netherlands will jointly build four 160‑meter amphibious transport ships worth £2.4 billion, with vessels constructed in British shipyards using Dutch designs. The partnership aims to boost NATO interoperability and strengthen deterrence in the North Atlantic and High North while supporting high‑skill UK jobs.

GNWT held community engagement sessions in four Beaufort Delta communities to collect feedback on the proposed Mackenzie Valley Highway corridor from Norman Wells to Inuvik.

... Arctic passage between Greenland and the Norwegian archipelago Svalbard. Unlike the white and blue icebergs one typically imagines, this one was ...

Sweden unveiled a comprehensive Arctic Strategy that underscores the region’s expanding geopolitical weight.

NATO will negotiate a joint purchase of up to ten Saab GlobalEye aircraft, with Canada planning to acquire six. Built on a Bombardier 6500 jet made in Toronto, the platform enhances detection of missiles and drone swarms and supports Arctic surveillance—moves that may upset U.S. President Donald Trump.

Denmark approved buying two P‑8 aircraft to enhance Arctic surveillance, responding to growing Russian activities.

Up to five MQ‑4C Triton drones, built by U.S. firm Northrop Grumman, will be added to NATO’s aerial sensor network, offering long‑endurance maritime surveillance that can cover high‑altitude areas for over 24 hours and support operations in the High North.

A red‑flag fire weather watch covering lightning risk remains in effect across Alaska’s Arctic Borough and Yukon‑Koyukuk Census Area through Wednesday evening, highlighting heightened wildfire danger for remote high‑latitude communities.