Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The Arctic Wants To Kill You and Break Your Stuff

Fighting in the Arctic isn't just winter warfare with an exclamation point. The Arctic is trying to kill you and trying to destroy what you need to live and fight. 

The Arctic is tough to survive in let alone fight for

In the global race to control the Arctic, the challenge isn't just geopolitical – it's technological. As governments plan for the possibility of conflict in the planet's coldest terrain, they are discovering that even their most advanced weapons and tools falter under the region's punishing conditions.

Do read it all. I mean, I've been aware that I'm unaware of a lot of the details for my general appreciation for the difficulties. But good Lord ...

This is why I want POLARCOM. America and its allies need to collaborate on the means to survive in and control Arctic territory.

NOTE: TDR Winter War of 2022 coverage continues here

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NOTE: Photo from the article.