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US special forces prepare for conflict in the Arctic

"To deter day-to-day, de-escalate in crisis, and if required defeat in conflict, we must be able to operate and thrive in the Arctic."

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By Dean Murray via SWNS

Watch out Putin - incredible scenes show U.S. special forces preparing for conflict in the Arctic.

Naval Special Warfare members perform a high-altitude low-opening jump, during the 2022 Arctic Edge Exercise.
(PO2 Trey Hutcheson/US Navy/SWNS)

Naval Special Warfare operators are seen performing a high-altitude, low-opening jump, during the '2022 Arctic Edge Exercise.'

Arctic Edge is a U.S. Northern Command biennial defense exercise designed to demonstrate and exercise the ability to rapidly deploy and operate in the Arctic.

The exercise is designed to provide realistic and effective training for participants using the premier training locations available throughout Alaska.

Approximately 1,000 U.S. military personnel participate in the multi-national, multi-service exercise.

(PO2 Trey Hutcheson/US Navy/SWNS)
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"Arctic operations and exercises such as Arctic Edge demonstrate the capabilities utilized to defend our homeland and our interests," said U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Krumm.

"To deter day-to-day, de-escalate in crisis, and if required defeat in conflict, we must be able to operate and thrive in the Arctic.

US Special Forces crew training in Alaska.

"Technologies are changing and access to the Arctic is increasing, so it is imperative those who choose to come to the Arctic are abiding by international rules and norms.

"Domain awareness is critical for maintaining a free and open, prosperous and safe, protected Arctic."

U.S. Northern Command’s exercise Arctic Edge 22 came to a close on 16 March across the state of Alaska.

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