Arctic – Page 6 – The Defense Post

Mar- 2024 -

4 March

US Army Tests Next-Gen Squad Weapon in Extreme Cold

The US Army has completed extreme cold weather testing of its Next-Generation Squad Weapon ahead of its much-awaited fielding.

Dec- 2023 -

6 December

Arctic

A soldier holds a machine gun as he patrols the Russian northern military base on Kotelny island, beyond the Artic circle on April 3, 2019.

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Ramps Up Arctic Military Presence

Russia has been building up its military presence in the Arctic as it steps up its drive to develop a northern maritime route linking Asia and Europe.

4 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Develops App to Prevent Injuries in Cold Weather Environments

The US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine has developed an application to help soldiers prevent injuries commonly sustained in cold weather environments.

Aug- 2023 -

12 August

Arctic

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Defense Minister Inspects Arctic Military Installations

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected troops deployed in the Arctic as well as preparations "to defend specially important installations."

11 August

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Hero-120 Loitering Munition Tested in Arctic Conditions

Israeli loitering munition specialist UVision recently tested its Hero-120 kamikaze drone under Arctic conditions.

Apr- 2023 -

24 April

Air

Commando Helicopter Force training with Wildcat helicopter at the Arctic Circle during Exercise Clockwork

Rojoef Manuel

Royal Marines Helicopter Force Completes Arctic Aerial Support Training

The UK Royal Marines Commando Helicopter Force has completed aerial assistance training in extreme Arctic Circle weather conditions.

20 April

Arctic

Joe Saballa

Denmark Seeks New Air Defense Radar to Monitor North Atlantic

Denmark is looking to install a new air defense radar on the Faroe Islands to monitor the North Atlantic, which also covers the airspaces of Iceland, Norway, and Great Britain.

Mar- 2023 -

22 March

Americas