Adamant Serpent 26 is a U.S. European Command approved exercise conducted annually by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe since 2021. Adamant Serpent 26 took place in Norway and Sweden, Oct. 12 to 29, 2025. This year's training event builds upon the success of previous iterations to enhance U.S. and Allied forces ability to establish a ready and postured federated network in the Nordic region. This year's iterations focused on the rapid deployment and establishment of a Special Operations Task Group to demonstrate enhanced operational capabilities among NATO Allies, precision targeting, suppression of enemy defenses, and disruption of enemy command and control in Arctic and Subarctic environments. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Reece...
NORWAY – U.S. Special Operations Forces and NATO Allies will unite in the High North for Exercise Adamant Serpent 26 on 12-29 October. Conducted since 2021 and led by U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, this annual exercise is designed to enhance readiness and interoperability with Allied special operations forces.
This year’s exercise will focus on U.S. SOF and NATO Allies applying modern tactical warfighting techniques...
