The Senate National Security Committee has expressed concerns about Canada’s ability to monitor potential threats of Russian hypersonic missiles in the Canadian Arctic. According to a report titled “Arctic Security Under Threat: Urgent needs in a changing geopolitical and environmental landscape,” Russia has reopened several Cold War-era military bases in the Arctic over the past decade. These bases currently house nuclear-powered submarines and a stockpile of hypersonic missiles. The committee raises questions about NORAD’s capacity to track and counter these threats, highlighting the need for upgraded surveillance systems including space-based satellite surveillance and new ground-based radar systems. The report recommends that the federal government urgently procure these systems to address the potential vulnerabilities and protect Canada’s sovereignty. This call for upgrades is not new, as NORAD officials have previously called for improvements in surveillance systems due to the outdated and limited capacity of the North Warning System. The federal government has already announced plans to invest in modernizing NORAD’s defense systems, including a $5 billion investment over several years. Additionally, during a meeting with Nordic allies, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the growing risk of China’s interests in the Arctic and the need for setting clear rules to protect the public ocean and discourage military uses in the area. Overall, there is a consensus that immediate action is required to address these threats and safeguard Canada’s security and the defense of North America.