The Danish Armed Forces conducted the Arctic Light 2025 exercises in Greenland and surrounding areas, involving more than 550 military personnel from NATO countries.
The operation, carried out between September 9 and 19, included naval, land, air, and special forces maneuvers, highlighting the allies’ joint capabilities under extreme weather conditions.
Denmark deployed a frigate, F-16 fighter jets, helicopters, transport aircraft, and territorial defense units, while France contributed a warship, a refueling aircraft, and mountain infantry troops with drones. Sweden, Norway, and Germany participated by providing personnel, observers, and logistical support, with training that included live-fire exercises, special operations, and cold-weather drills.
In addition to military exercises, the operation also strengthened civil-military cooperation. A large search and rescue exercise off the coast of Greenland tested coordination between the allies and local authorities, demonstrating the importance of integrating military and civilian forces in complex scenarios.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: X @forsvaretdk | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
The Danish Defence looks forward to training and operating with our NATO allies France, Germany, Sweden and Norway the coming weeks during exercise Arctic Light 2025. The aim is to strengthen the operational readiness of the Danish Armed Forces and NATO in the region, and to… pic.twitter.com/T4UscSHX8P
— Forsvaret (@forsvaretdk) September 4, 2025
