March 9, 2026 4:19 PM
NATO drills for war in Arctic with focus on civilians being ready
NATO began its biennial drills in the Arctic on Monday, this time placing more emphasis on the role of civilians in supporting the military, at a time of high tension over U.S. President Trump's push to take over Greenland from fellow NATO member Denmark. The drills, named Cold Response, focus on defending the alliance in the European Arctic, where NATO-members Norway and Finland share a border with Russia, and will run March 9-19 this time. The exercise has now become part of Arctic ...