The UK’s Arctic defence strategy and the wider North

Duncan Depledge, Caroline Kennedy-Pipe, James Rogers

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

161 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

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.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOn thin ice? : Perspectives on Arctic security
EditorsDuncan Depledge, P. Whitney Lackenbauer
Place of PublicationPeterborough
PublisherThe North American Arctic Security and Defence Network (NAADSN
Publication dateMar 2021
Pages135-142
Chapter15
ISBN (Print)978-1-989811-14-6
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-989811-13-9
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2021
SeriesNAADSN Engage Series

Keywords

  • Arctic
  • Security
  • drones
  • high north

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'The UK’s Arctic defence strategy and the wider North'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this