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SECURITY THE ARCTIC

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Spe- cialist 1st Class Justin Yarborough/Released

THE FROZEN

FRONTIER’S

HIDDEN THREAT:

Cybersecurity in the Arctic’s New Era

By Scott Blough

Image above: The Arctic region has become an area of intense geopolitical interest and competition. Field technicians assigned to the

Arctic Submarine Laboratory prepare to remove ice from the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) at Ice Camp

Whale on the Arctic Ocean, during Operation Ice Camp (ICE CAMP) 2024. ICE CAMP is a three-week operation that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies, and partner organizations.

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