The Arctic could be a key avenue for Russian cruise missiles, and the military must engage in the region to protect against it, according to a top U.S. general.

Most of the discussion on missile defense is centered on traditional ballistic missiles or the advanced hypersonic missiles currently being developed by major powers, according to Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, commander of U.S. Northern Command.

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