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The High North remains the “shortest and least defended threat sector” to the U.S., the deputy commander of U.S. Northern Command said Tuesday.

It’s important for allies and the joint force operating in the region to monitor domain awareness, from the sea to space, and to respond if necessary, Army Lt. Gen. Thomas Carden said the day after the Pentagon released its updated Arctic strategy.

The strategy is built on three pillars: enhance the U.S. and allied presence already in the Arctic; engage with other federal agencies, indigenous tribes, the state of Alaska and its six other NATO allies on what’s needed to preserve security; and exercise more frequently.

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