Arctic Forge 25 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa led biennial exercise that leverages Arctic host nation exercises Local Defense Exercise 25 in Finland and Joint Viking 25 in Norway, February 17-28, 2025, to build Arctic readiness and interoperability in support of the U.S. Army's Arctic Strategy.

Arctic Forge 25 is focused on building the U.S. Army’s Arctic capabilities including deployment to the Arctic, Arctic multi-domain operations, and Arctic sustainment, and includes approximately 330 U.S. and 750 multinational participants from Canada (TBD), Finland and Norway.

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Cutlass Express 2025 - Tanzania RDML Ludwa Interview
U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet
March 13, 2025 | 5:03
250221-N-JA925-1002 DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (Feb. 21, 2025) - U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David Ludwa, assigned to Navy Reserve U.S. 6th Fleet, speaks about Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 (CE 25) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 21, 2025. CE 25 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners in order to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chance Hanson)
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