North American Aerospace Defense Command has completed the main phase of Operation Noble Defender at Pituffik Space Base, with American and Canadian forces beginning redeployment following intensive Arctic air defence operations. The operation, conducted from January 21 to February 3, 2026, was led by the Canadian NORAD Region and involved personnel and aircraft from all three NORAD regions: Alaska, Canada, and the continental United States.

NORAD concludes Operation Noble Defender in Greenland, testing fighter readiness in harsh Arctic conditions

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NORAD has completed the main phase of Operation Noble Defender at Pituffik Space Base, with American and Canadian forces beginning redeployment following intensive Arctic air defence operations.

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