# America’s Arctic war machine roars to life as commander reveals new reality on Russia’s doorstep

https://mins.news/en/item/85445

- Fox News, 2026-10-04 15:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/americas-arctic-war-machine-roars-life-commander-reveals-chilling-new-reality-russias-doorstep

> U.S. forces are testing rapid land, sea and air deployments in Alaska through Operation Tundra Merlin, including HIMARS, radar, F-35s and F-16s, alongside Canadian forces. Alaskan Command chief Lt. Gen. Robert Davis says melting sea ice has opened the Arctic to more activity, while Russia and China are expanding their military capabilities there.