Brian (guest/expert)

Steve Gagnon, a U.S. Army officer and Arctic security expert, shares his extensive experience from extreme cold operations and the Aleutian Campaign of WWII. He highlights the critical role of indigenous scouts and the harsh environmental challenges faced. Brian, a maritime warfare specialist, dives into Cold War submarine operations and discusses NATO's anti-submarine efforts in the GIUK Gap. The conversation shifts to modern Arctic dynamics, including the China-Russia maritime agreement and the implications of unmanned systems in Arctic defense.