The United States has deployed over 100 soldiers and military assets to the Aleutian Islands, responding to heightened Russian and Chinese military activity near Alaska. This includes the landing of troops on remote Shemya Island and the mobilization of HIMARS missile systems. NORAD has reported multiple detections and interceptions of Russian military aircraft near Alaskan airspace, with four reported incursions in just over a week. Additionally, U.S. Coast Guard vessels have encountered Russian naval ships in U.S. waters, leading to concerns over national security in the region. The activities are part of ongoing military exercises and strategic movements as tensions rise in the Arctic arena.