U.S., Swedish and Norwegian EOD teams completed "Arctic Specialist 26" in early February, an annual Norwegian exercise.

AviationNews – The U.S. Navy has officially commenced 'Operation Ice Camp Boarfish' in the Arctic Ocean, elevating a biennial training exercise to a full-scale operation to secure strategic interests in the increasingly accessible and volatile polar region. The operation, which began on March 7, 2026, involves the deployment of two fast-attack submarines, the USS Delaware and USS Santa Fe, to a temporary base established on a drifting ice floe.

Aviation News – RAF A400M Lands on Remote Jan Mayen Island in First-of-Its-Kind Arctic Mission In a groundbreaking operation, a Royal Air Force A400M Atlas transport aircraft successfully landed on Jan Mayen, a remote volcanic island in the Norwegian Sea. The unprecedented mission showcased the RAF’s capability to deliver vital equipment to one of the world’s most isolated locations, reinforcing NATO’s strategic reach and readiness in the Arctic.

The 16 launchers and missile system to be supplied has been adapted to Arctic conditions