Why is it in the news?
NATO launched “Arctic Sentry” mission to strengthen its presence in Arctic region.
Category: International relations
Important Points:
● Multi-domain mission to strengthen collective defence in Arctic
● Aims to enhance surveillance and security in Arctic and High North
● Modelled on Baltic Sentry and Eastern Sentry
● Includes exercises such as Exercise Cold Response and UK-led Lion Protector
● Focus on defence of critical infrastructure and counter-sabotage
● Arctic lies north of Arctic Circle (66°34′ N)
● Includes Arctic Ocean and parts of eight countries
● Region rich in minerals, rare earth elements and emerging sea routes