Canada, US Have Lost Military Edge Over Russia, China in the Arctic, Says Norad Comma

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Canada, US Have Lost Military Edge Over Russia, China in the Arctic, Says Norad Commander
By: The Canadian Press & Epoch Times - 02-13-20
Re: https://www.theepochtimes.com/canada...r_3237463.html

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Air Force Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 17, 2018. (The Canadian Press/AP, Carolyn Kaster)

OTTAWA—The commander of North America’s aging early−warning system says the United States and Canada have lost their military advantage in the Arctic to Russia.

U.S. Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy shared his assessment with a U.S. Senate committee on Feb. 13, where the commander of the North American Aerospace Defence Command painted a gloomy picture about the growing number of threats to the continent.

O’Shaughnessy says Russia has steadily expanded its military presence in the Arctic, which includes upgrading its long−range bombers, naval fleet, and fielding land−based cruise missiles capable of striking the U.S. and Canada.

He says that means the Arctic is now an avenue through which Russia can quickly attack against North American targets, rather than a place to guard against that possibility.

O’Shaughnessy says China has also been developing more advanced weapons that put North America at risk and is increasingly flexing its muscles in the Arctic, while concerns remain about Iran and North Korea acquiring the technology capable of hitting the continent.

The Norad commander says the myriad threats underscore the need to modernize North America’s defensive systems, which were last upgraded in the 1980s, to properly detect and deter attacks from Russia and other potential adversaries.

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Personal note: Our Allies are watching the US fall behind movements of the Northern Hemisphere. Statements are being made of which I would also say why didn't Canada apply a little pressure during these incidents? After all they are the most Northern land mass and could've made some movements to deter or at least post their troops in the area. With sign post that this land is protected by the Canadian's.

This doesn't happen overnight. We don't rule the world - we only help protect it if called upon. These insurgents into these Northern Areas have to be monitored by our Northern neighbors. They should have at least sent a detail or military folks into that area - or at least put of a sign post claiming the area to be subject to Canadian notification. We the US don't own the Arctic.

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