Overview

• 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.