Alaskan Command Clarifies Description of Operation TUNDRA MERLIN
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Following The Economy’s coverage of U.S.–Canadian activity in the Bering Sea, Capt. Kitsana Dounglomchan, Director of Public Affairs for Alaskan Command, contacted our editorial team with a clarification about Operation TUNDRA MERLIN.
Capt. Dounglomchan explained that TUNDRA MERLIN is an enduring operation supporting the continuous defense of the North American homeland. He described the recent combined maritime activity as a Flexible Deterrent Option, intended to deter potential adversaries, rather than a standalone exercise or a response to the actions of a particular adversary.
We have incorporated that distinction into our news article, “Divided by Tariffs, United in the Arctic”: China-Russia Alignment Draws North America Together as U.S. and Canada Drill to Accelerate Bering Sea Interceptions | News — The Economy.
We appreciate Alaskan Command’s engagement and welcome factual clarifications from people directly involved in the subjects we cover. The Economy remains responsible for its reporting and analysis.
