NATO Allies Prepare for a Russian Attack in the Far North

NATO allies prepare for a Russian attack in the far North

Despite tensions, U.S. and other NATO nations conduct exercises in the far North off Norway to prepare for Russian attack.

U.S. Marine Corps test integrated Arctic operations model during NATO Cold Response 26 exercise in High North

The new operational model focused on integrating the Marine Air-Ground Task Force into a NATO command structure while establishing a joint logistics command. Officials said the approach is designed to support rapid response operations in the High North. “In crisis, we don’t have the luxury of time; we have to be ready,” said Maj. Gen. Farrell Sullivan, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division. “Our ability to globally deploy combat credible for…

Marines Forge New Role for Collective Arctic Defense in NATO Exercise

U.S. Marines concluded their participation in the Norwegian-led exercise Cold Response 26 on March 19, having validated a new model of integrated support for NATO operations in the High North. The exercise was the first of its kind since Finland and Sweden joined the Alliance, proving their immediate capability and marking a new era of collective defense. The new model focuses on fully integrating the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) into a…