The Arctic region has increasingly become a focal point for global defense strategies, with rising geopolitical tensions and the region’s untapped natural resources sparking interest among military powers. The U.S. Army's Arctic Forge 25 exercise, running from February 17 to 28, 2025, underscores the growing importance of Arctic operations, not only for the United States but also for NATO allies and Arctic nations. Approximately 330 U.S. Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division and 10th Mountain Division will deploy to train alongside 40 Canadian troops and 500 Finnish personnel. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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U.S. Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division board a C-130J Super Hercules during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-02 training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on January 22, 2025. Held during Alaska’s coldest month, JPMRC 25-02 provided approximately 10,000 joint and multinational service members with vital Arctic operational experience. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)
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