Trekking Up North: Canadian Rangers ride snowmobiles over the Arctic tundra on an April 19 sovereignty patrol near Baring Bay, Nunavut. Canada plans to expand its Arctic military role with a new training base, a fleet of patrol ships and other new gear. (Canadian Forces)
Canada Ramps Up Arctic Arsenal -- Defense News
OTTAWA — The Canadian Forces’ push to boost its presence in the Arctic is fueling the need for new equipment, ranging from stealthy snowmobiles to UAVs that can operate in the remote region.
Other companies are preparing to bid on the Canadian Army’s project to buy a new fleet of all-terrain vehicles for operations in the north.
The Army’s commander, Lt. Gen. Peter Devlin, said efforts to improve Arctic capabilities are progressing well, and that 800 Canadian soldiers conducted exercises in Norway in February and March. But increasing presence in such regions will require support from industry with new equipment, as well as help with logistics.
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My Comment: Canadian Prime Minister Harper has always publicly expressed his determination to assert Canadian sovereignty in the North. I guess this is putting one's money where one's mouth is .... but frankly .... considering how vast the arctic is .... this is only a "small drop of water" in a huge ocean.