Arctic Forge

 

 

Arctic Forge is a biennial exercise designed to enhance cold-weather operational capabilities and strengthen U.S.-European Arctic partnerships. Conducted in Norway, Finland, and other Arctic regions, it focuses on cold-weather operations, airborne movement, and Arctic defense capabilities. The exercise demonstrates U.S. commitment to defending the High North and bolsters NATO Arctic cooperation.

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10th Mountain, 11th Airborne Division, Canadian Soldiers Explore the Finnish Leopard 2A4
27th Public Affairs Detachment
Feb. 24, 2025 | 1:27
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division (LI), 11th Airborne Division, and Canada ride atop a Leopard 2A4 battle tank, operated by Finnish soldiers with the Jaeger Brigade, to highlight the Finnish army’s Arctic capabilities during Arctic Forge 25 in Sodankylä, Finland, Feb. 20, 2025. Arctic Forge 25 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led biennial exercise held in Finland and Norway from Feb. 17 to Feb. 28. The exercise demonstrates the U.S. military's ability to rapidly deploy, integrate into allied formations, and seamlessly operate together to fight and win as a cohesive, lethal team. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Salvador Castro)
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