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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Video by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali
F-15s and F-35s take off for Atlantic Trident 25 B-Roll
48th Fighter Wing
June 11, 2025 | 3:00
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft and F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 495th Fighter Squadron and 492nd FS take off for exercise Atlantic Trident 25 at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 12, 2025. Atlantic Trident is a recurring multinational training event that allows U.S. Allies to forward-deploy combat power and sharpen integration and tactical proficiency in an interoperable environment. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)
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