The European Union (EU) has established a new Arctic strategy that includes launching an Arctic satellite surveillance program starting in 2027, Bloomberg reported on the 16th local time.

Bloomberg explained that this is part of a broader initiative to strengthen relations with the Arctic region and counter the growing ambitions of the United States and Russia.

The EU is scheduled to unveil its new Arctic strategy next week.

The EU plans to expand the use of its Copernicus and Galileo satellite systems to detect threats on land and at sea in the Arctic.

The original purposes of Copernicus and Galileo are Earth observation—including collecting weather and climate information—and operating a global navigation system, respectively.

The EU will also establish an "Arctic Cable Hub" to protect submarine cables.

Submarine cables are vital infrastructure supporting essential digital services and have been targets of sabotage linked to Russia in other regions.

The EU also plans to commit to holding regular "Arctic Summits" and promoting joint-funded projects with regional partners.

The new Arctic strategy reflects the EU's shift toward prioritizing security following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency in 2025.

The previous strategy, adopted in 2021, focused on international cooperation, climate response, and indigenous issues in the Arctic Circle.

Recently, as climate change opens up new shipping routes, the Arctic has attracted the attention of Russia, the U.S., and China, becoming a stage for global influence competition.

The Arctic strategy document states, "As vessel traffic increases in the Arctic—where the natural environment is harsh and nautical charting is scarce—the risks of major disasters, severe marine pollution, and hybrid disruptions are significantly increasing."

In particular, Russia is strengthening its influence in the Arctic region.

The document explained that Russia is "steadily rebuilding its military presence in the Arctic" and using the region to transport sanctioned fuels.

Regarding China, it noted that Beijing is "deepening its cooperative relations with Russia while harboring ambitions in the European sector of the Arctic."

U.S. President Donald Trump has also set his sights on the Arctic.

Earlier this year, he repeatedly threatened to annex Greenland, an autonomous territory of EU member state Denmark, into U.S. territory—a move that severely shook the transatlantic alliance.

Trump subsequently backed down, and an agreement was ultimately reached to expand the U.S. military presence locally in Greenland.

Avoiding criticism of the United States, the Arctic strategy document only stated that "predictable cooperative relations are crucial for the security of Europe and the transatlantic community."

The EU has been strengthening its presence in the Arctic over multiple years.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Greenland twice since 2024, opening a local EU office and announcing an investment plan worth 200 million euros (approximately 300 billion won).

A European Commission spokesperson declined to comment on the Bloomberg report.