Exercise Arctic Tide strengthens the emergency preparedness of the common expedition force and tests the UK’s ability to operate under extreme Arctic conditions
United Kingdomin collaboration with Norwayhas completed a ten -day amphibian exercise called Arctic Tidewhich was carried out in the fjords at Tromsø in Northern Norway. The aim was to test the allied forces’ ability to perform amphibious operations in case of invasion, as well as maintaining supply lines under demanding conditions.
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During the maneuvers trained Royal Marines Together with their Norwegian partners on landing troops, establishing defense positions along the coast and replenishing ammunition and supplies under simulated battle conditions.
Part of the Tarassis series of military exercises
Arctic Tide is part of Tarassis-s series -the biggest exercise in the eleven -year story of it common expedition force (Joint Expeditionary Force – JEF), a coalition of ten Northern European countries ready to respond quickly to threats in the region.
At midnight at the start of the operation was approximately 350 British soldiers – including marines and sailors – sent out on board the support vessel RFA Lyme Bay. At the same time operated patrol artworks from the Royal Navy in The Baltic Seawhere they coordinated joint maneuvers.
Focus on logistical challenges and tactical landing
The highlight of the mission was the ascent of 40 Commando Royal Marineswhich is based in Taunton. The soldiers trained to overcome logistical and tactical obstacles behind enemy lines and established a bridgehead in the demanding Arctic terrain – a decisive step to enable the arrival of allied reinforcements.
North Devon Logistics Regiment Played a key role in testing traditional supply methods while experimenting with new solutions to ensure the delivery of resources to remote and difficult to access areas.
The exercise strengthens the UK and its allies’ ability to operate under extreme conditions and demonstrates the commitment of the common expedition for the joint expedition for protecting NATO’s North Flank.
Source and pictures: Royal Navy. This content was created with the help of artificial intelligence and reviewed by the editorial staff.
