The United States Coast Guard announced this week the completion of all contract awards for the construction of 11 Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) class vessels, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s directive to rapidly expand the United States’ icebreaker fleet.
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Denmark Will Adopt Distributed Construction for 5 New Arctic Patrol Vessels
Denmark has decided that its five future Arctic patrol vessels will be built using a distributed production model, involving shipyards and industrial facilities across different regions of the country.
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The United Kingdom trains with helicopters in the Arctic for NATO exercise
UK military helicopters have started a new training cycle in the Arctic by being deployed to northern Norway as part of Operation Clockwork, an annual program focused on preparing crews to operate in extreme cold environments.
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U.S. Army orders Oshkosh trucks configured for air landings and Arctic operations
Oshkosh Defense has received a new contract from the U.S. Army to supply an additional 97 FMTV A2 LVAD trucks in 6×6 and 4×4 configurations. The agreement also includes preparation kits for Arctic operations, expanding the vehicles’ employment capability in extreme environments.
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NORAD deploys aircraft to U.S. base in Greenland
The North American Aerospace Defense Command announced that it will deploy aircraft to Pituffik Space Base, the only United States military base located in Greenland.
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Amid tensions in the Arctic, Sweden leads a NATO air mission in Iceland
Sweden will launch, between February and March, a NATO air defense mission in Iceland, strengthening airspace surveillance in the Arctic amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region.
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France sends troops to Greenland in exercise led by Denmark
France has confirmed that it will take part in joint European military exercises in Greenland, organized by Denmark, amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic and following statements by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the intention to establish control over the island.
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United Kingdom deploys Voyager and Typhoon in special aircraft escort in the Arctic
The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force deployed Voyager tanker aircraft and Typhoon fighters to support and escort a cargo aircraft on a long-range flight through the Arctic toward British territory.
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Guardian Defender intensifies UK and Netherlands training for Arctic mission in 2026
The air forces of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands completed an intensive flight phase over Salisbury Plain as part of the Guardian Defender exercise, a crucial step in preparation for joint Arctic operations in 2026.
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The United Kingdom prepares an operation with Typhoons in the Arctic during a secret mission
The Typhoon fighters in the Arctic will be deployed by the Royal Air Force at the end of this month for a special escort mission involving a cargo aircraft that will cross the polar region.
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Beowulf proposed to Canada to enhance military mobility in the Arctic
BAE Systems Hägglunds and General Dynamics Land Systems have formed a partnership to offer the all-terrain Beowulf for the Canadian program aimed at expanding mobility in the Arctic.
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US partners with Finland to build icebreakers for Arctic protection
The United States and Finland have approved a memorandum of understanding on the construction of icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard.
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