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February 17, 2025 marks the beginning of the biennial Exercise Arctic Forge 25, led by a U.S. Army Europe and Africa. The exercise will continue until February 28, 2025 in the High North.

 

With much enhancement this year, the Arctic Forge 25 elevates military capabilities and cooperation in the High North to a new level, fostering an unprecedented environment for operational readiness among allied forces.

Confirmed by the U.S Army Europe and Africa, the Exercise is designed to integrate seamlessly with Finnish Defense Exercise 25 and Norwegian Joint Viking 25, establishing a robust framework that promotes significantly the Arctic readiness and interoperability in the High North.

Key aspects that underline the strategic importance of the Arctic Forge 25

• Enhancing Operational Readiness;
• Fostering more Interoperability between U.S Forces and NATO allies; 
• Providing the Environmental Adaptability, inter alia, extreme temperatures, limited daylight and unpredictable weather conditions, which of all necessitate the implementation of specific military strategies to ensure missions’ effectiveness;
• Demonstrating the continuation of the U.S commitments in safeguarding peace and security in the Arctic region.

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Acknowledgments: Sources U.S Army Europe and Africa. Logo of the Arctic Forge © U.S Army Europe and Africa. Article by Catherine S. Schmidt, Editor in Chief.