US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and Alaska Command (ALCOM) have wrapped up a heightened readiness season, testing flexible deterrence options under Operation Tundra Merlin.

Operation Tundra Merlin is an enduring U.S.-Canadian homeland-defense operation in the Alaskan Theater of Operations, rather than a single exercise. Under USNORTHCOM and ALCOM, it integrates U.S. forces assigned to NORAD and USNORTHCOM with Canadian forces and other mission partners. Tundra Merlin provides the Commander of USNORTHCOM or ALCOM with a range of options to both deter and/or respond to potential adversaries who may present themselves in the region. This year's activities have included integrated air and land

متن اصلی؛ ترجمهٔ فارسی ندارد