The UK’s Arctic defence strategy and the wider North

• Main Authors: Depledge, Duncan, Kennedy-Pipe, Caroline, Rogers, James
• Other Authors: Lackenbauer, P. Whitney
• Format: Book Part
• Language: English
• Published: The North American Arctic Security and Defence Network (NAADSN 2021
• Subjects: Arctic; Security; drones; high north; Barents Sea; Westminster; Climate change
• Online Access: https://portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk/da/publications/68e8782f-5291-43c6-8b59-f40c81f9523a; https://findresearcher.sdu.dk/ws/files/181482871/Depledge_Lackenbauer_On_Thin_Ice_final_upload.pdf

The United Kingdom has increased its military activity in the Arctic. Indeed, it has pushed its armed forces deeper into the region. This year, the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force have conducted operations in the Barents Sea, close to Russia’s Arctic Zone. The message from Westminster to potential adversaries is clear: as the Arctic is transformed by climate change, the UK is ready (and able) to defend its interests, working with NATO but also other close allies.