Denmark, Greenland and Faroe Islands to boost Arctic defence with DKK 27.4 billion investment
Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands have agreed on a new DKK 27.4 billion plan to strengthen defence in the Arctic and North Atlantic.
U.S. and Finland agree to jointly build 11 icebreakers as Trump authorises Arctic security cutters
President Donald Trump has announced a landmark agreement with Finnish President Alexander Stubb to jointly build 11 new icebreakers to strengthen U.S. operations in the Arctic.
U.S. Army Arctic Test Centre supports military and commercial automotive testing
The U.S. Army’s Arctic Regions Test Center (ARTC) at Fort Greely, Alaska, remains the Department of Defense’s only extreme cold testing facility.
NATO forces prepare for major winter warfare exercise in Norway
The Norwegian Armed Forces, U.S. Marine Corps, and NATO allies are gearing up for Exercise Joint Viking 25, scheduled to take place in March 2025.
USAF joins European allies in Arctic defence exercise showcasing fifth-generation air power
Norwegian, U.K., and U.S. forces conducted a high-profile military exercise on 3 December in the Arctic, demonstrating the capabilities of fifth-generation aircraft in a challenging, multi-domain environment.
U.S. Navy launches operation Ice Camp 2024 in the Arctic Ocean
U.S. Navy Commander, Submarine Forces (COMSUBFOR) officially kicked off Operation Ice Camp (ICE CAMP) 2024 in the Arctic Ocean on March 8, 2024.
Denmark to buy long-range drones for surveillance operations in Arctic
Denmark has announced a 2.74 billion Danish crowns (EUR 370 million) investment for enhancing surveillance and intelligence in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions.
Arctic security takes center stage during military talks
The Arctic Security Forces Roundtable (ASFR), held virtually on October 4, brought together 13 senior military leaders from 10 European and North American nations.