Canada buys strategic hangar amid rising Arctic security threats from China and Russia

The Canadian government has purchased a strategically significant aircraft hangar in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, for $8.6 million, according to the Globe and Mail. This acquisition, critical for continental air-defense infrastructure, underscores growing national security concerns over foreign interest, particularly from China and Russia, in the Arctic region. These nations’ activities in the Arctic pose significant risks to Canadian security, with top military officials warning that China aims to become a polar great power by 2030 and Russia is significantly bolstering its military presence in the area.