Norwegian forces operate in some of the most demanding conditions on Earth, where extreme cold, unpredictable terrain and limited daylight shape how they move and fight. Their experience in the Arctic has built a deep understanding of how to survive and operate in this environment.
Today, that expertise plays a key role in preparing other NATO Allies to do the same, helping forces from across the Alliance learn how to operate effectively in one of the world’s most challenging regions.
Allied troops train regularly in the High North. One of the biggest opportunities for them to test their skills is exercise Cold Response, bringing together tens of thousands of soldiers from across the Alliance in northern Norway, for high-intensity...