Tens of thousands of NATO troops converged on northern Norway for exercise Cold Response, conducting high-intensity training in demanding Arctic conditions. Participating countries included Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States, among others. The Norwegian-led exercise brought together forces from across multiple domains, including cyber and space, in a complex operational environment, with activities ranging from large-scale manoeuvres and live-fire training to amphibious operations and air missions.
The exercise focused on improving interoperability and readiness across the Alliance, ensuring forces can operate together effectively in extreme cold and...