About Arctic Shock

Arctic Shock is a combined U.S. and Norwegian exercise supporting the National Arctic Strategy that enhances multi-combatant command relationships, airborne interoperability, and Arctic capabilities. 

The exercise takes place from March 18 to 22, 2024, in Bardufoss, Norway, with around 150 U.S. Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division and around 100 soldiers from the Norwegian Armed Forces participating. 

The exercise consists of an over-the-pole movement from Alaska to Norway, an airborne jump, and a field training exercise focused on cold-weather capabilities demonstrating the U.S. commitment to defend the High North.

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Arctic Edge 24: Wrap Up Video
Arctic Edge 2024
March 7, 2024 | 1:04
The U.S. Northern Command conducts Arctic Edge 2024 (AE24), a joint and combined multi-domain Field Training Exercise involving extreme cold weather and high latitude environment training in various locations throughout Alaska and Greenland from February 23, 2024 to March 11, 2024. AE24 provided Special Operations Command North and U.S. Special Operations Forces the opportunity to integrate with SOF from Norway, Denmark, and the United Kingdom as well as interagency and total force partners to enhance integrated deterrence, layered defense, and resilience across the Arctic. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Westendorf)
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