The article discusses the problem of the militarization of the Arctic in the modern period, as well as the positions of countries interested in military presence in the region to protect their interests, practical measures taken by the Scandinavian countries in the Arctic region. The general current trend is that all countries of the Arctic region try to achieve their interests in the race for resources and transport corridors by any means, neglecting the threat to peace and stability in the region, guided only by personal interests.