The Latest Breaking News from Arctic

What is 'serial cyclone clustering'? Back-to-back Arctic storms can double sea ice loss, study finds

The Arctic is experiencing intensified sea ice destruction due to consecutive storm clusters, which cause double the damage compared to solitary storms. These serial cyclones leave a prolonged impact on the ice, exacerbated by rising temperatures that thin its structure, leaving Arctic coastlines at greater risk of erosion and destabilization…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

French Rafale jets take flight for 40,000-kilometre mission over three-continents

Four French Rafale fighter jets have embarked on a 40-day mission spanning three continents, highlighting France’s ability to deploy its air power around the world while strengthening cooperation with key international partners.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 12

In 2009, NASA started conducting the largest airborne survey of Earth's polar ice under Operation IceBridge to bridge the observational gap between ICESat and ICESat-2

In 2009, NASA started conducting the largest airborne survey of Earth's polar ice under Operation IceBridge to bridge the observational gap between the ICESat and ICESat-2 satellite missions. The campaign used research aircraft, laser altimeters, radar and imaging systems to track changes in Greenland, Antarctica, the Arctic and Alaskan glaciers.…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Britain and NATO Allies Foil Reported Russian Drill To Disable Arctic Cables Without a Trace

Russian deep-sea vessels were reportedly stopped near Svalbard while simulating an operation against undersea cables, prompting a joint response from Britain, Norway and the United States.

International Business Times UK · Sep 10

India needs stronger export push as energy imports drive trade deficits with BRICS nations: BRICS CCI Chairman

India must increase exports to BRICS nations to counter trade deficits from energy imports. Greater focus is needed on export promotion and technology sharing among member countries. Businesses should increasingly use local currencies and digital payments for trade transactions. Logistical challenges are being addressed through exploring new trade routes like…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

22nd edition of India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas set to deepen trust, share expertise

The upcoming Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 marks an essential phase of cooperation between the Indian and US armies. Arctic-trained personnel from the US Army's elite 11th Airborne Division will engage, focusing on advanced tactics involving long-range precision fires and command systems integration. The exercise will culminate in a live-fire drill…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Ukraine war briefing: Arctic attack extends Kyiv’s strike reach into Russian gas heartland

‘Guess who?’ says Fire Point, Ukrainian maker of long-range weaponry; drone alert in Moldova as Zelenskyy waited to fly out. What we know on day 1,660

The Guardian - AU · Sep 10

Can an entire Arctic ecosystem evolve to adapt to the climate crisis?

In the first project of its kind, scientists are trying to answer if the future of Alaska’s streams and tundra may depend not on survival of the fittest but on how species adapt together

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

Chancellor Friedrich Merz: The sick man of Germany?

Good morning. Angela Skujins here, penning this newsletter, where an election in the German region of Saxony-Anhalt — an area unknown to many before Monday — is serving as a dark omen for the country’s embattled leader, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Euronews · Sep 8

In 2011, Swedish and Danish researchers fenced muskoxen out of test areas in Greenland. 3 years later, plants there absorbed only half as much carbon in summer

Muskoxen, ancient Arctic survivors, maintain healthy grasslands which store vital carbon. These large herbivores face threats from climate change and increased predation. Historically, overhunting pushed muskoxen populations toward extinction in many regions. International efforts have aided recovery, but enforcement remains a serious concern.

The Economic Times · Sep 7