U.S. Deploys Troops to Alaska Amid Russian and Chinese Military Drills

The U.S. has stationed 130 soldiers and advanced rocket systems on Shemya Island in response to increased Russian and Chinese military activity near Alaska.

The U.S. military has sent 130 soldiers and two High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Shemya Island in the Aleutian chain.
This deployment follows joint Russian-Chinese military exercises, 'Ocean-24,' involving over 15 warships and multiple aircraft near Alaska.
Russian and Chinese military presence in the region has included bombers, submarines, and naval vessels entering the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan and Governor Mike Dunleavy emphasize the need for a strong U.S. military presence to deter potential threats from Russia and China.
The U.S. Coast Guard has also tracked Russian naval vessels near Alaska, highlighting the strategic importance of the Arctic in global military dynamics.