The Norwegian Coast Guard has announced the incorporation of the Jan Mayen patrol vessel, from the Hopen class, into its fleet. According to the Norwegian Ministry of Defense, all three ships of this class — Jan Mayen, Bjornoya, and Hopen — will undergo rigorous testing before beginning full operations.
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Video shows the refueling of MH-47G Chinook helicopters in the Arctic
Video depicts an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing refueling an MH-47G Chinook helicopter assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) during Arctic Edge 24 over the Alaskan desert, March 2, 2024.
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United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force delivers attack helicopters to the Arctic
The Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom made a significant delivery to the Royal Norwegian Air Force Base in Bardufoss, using its C-17 Globemaster to transport Apache attack helicopters.
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Video: Russian Supersonic Strategic Bombers Tu-160 Conduct Flight Over Arctic Ocean
Two Russian supersonic strategic bombers, the Tu-160, conducted a planned flight over the neutral waters of the Arctic Ocean and the Laptev Sea, lasting more than ten hours, the Ministry of Defense of Russia reported.
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Video: Rostec Displays Images of the BT-3F Armored Personnel Carrier for the Arctic
The combat vehicles are produced by Kurganmashzavod, part of the High Precision Systems holding of Rostec State Corporation. This version of the armored BT-3F vehicle is adapted to the cold conditions of the Far North.
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