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On Thin Ice: US Falling Behind Russia in Mobility in Arctic Region
A yawning gap has opened up between Russia and the United States’ capability to operate north of the Arctic Circle. | As the United States’ armed forces restructure to wage large-scale combat against adversaries like Russia and China, US lawmakers are pressing for renewed attention to an often-overlooked region of the world. ● Air Force General Gregory Guillot, who heads up the US armed forces’ Northern Command, warned the United States is falling perilously behind Russia in its number of icebreaker ships required to ensure mobility in frozen waters at northern latitudes. ● Only one heavy icebreaker ship remains available for the US to use in the Arctic, noted Guillot, while Russia has about 40. Guillot made the revelation at a congressional hearing of the US Committee on Armed Services this week.
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