Synopsis
Around 7,000 troops trained in Finland as part of exercise Cold Response, carrying out cold‑weather operations and testing joint tactics across deep snow, forests and frozen lakes. The exercise brought NATO Allies together to refine how they fight side by side in some of the coldest and most remote environments. It demonstrates that NATO can project strength, defend Allied territory and maintain a credible presence across the Arctic and the High North — even in the harshest conditions.
Exercise Cold Response forms part of Arctic Sentry, NATO’s newly established vigilance activity focused on the defence and security of the Arctic and the High North. The exercise took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026,...
