Exercise Arctic Tide strengthens the operational readiness of the Joint Expeditionary Force and tests the UK’s ability to operate in extreme Arctic conditions
The United Kingdom has in collaboration with Norway a ten-day amphibious exercise called Arctic Tide completed, which took place in the fjords of Tromsø in northern Norway. The purpose of the mission was to test the ability of Allied forces to conduct amphibious operations in the event of an invasion and to maintain supplies under extreme environmental conditions.
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During the maneuvers, the commandos of the Royal Marines and their Norwegian partners to land troops, establish coastal defensive positions, and provide ammunition and supplies under simulated combat conditions.
Part of the Tarassis series of military exercises
Die Arctic Tide is part of the Tarassisseries — the largest exercise in the 11-year history of the Joint Expeditionary Force (Joint Expeditionary Force – JEF), a coalition of ten northern European countries ready to respond quickly to regional threats.
At the beginning of the operation, at midnight, approximately 350 British soldiers — including Marines and sailors — aboard the support ship RFA Lyme Bay sent. At the same time, Royal Navy patrol ships operated in the Ostsee and coordinated joint maneuvers.
Emphasis on logistical challenges and tactical landing
The highlight of the mission was the landing of the 40 Commando Royal Marines based in Taunton. The troops trained to overcome logistical and tactical obstacles behind enemy lines and established a beachhead in difficult Arctic terrain — a crucial step in the arrival of Allied reinforcements.
The North Devon Logistics Regiment played a pivotal role by testing traditional supply techniques while piloting new solutions to ensure the delivery of resources to remote and hard-to-reach areas.
The exercise strengthens the ability of the UK and its allies to operate in extreme conditions and demonstrates the Joint Expeditionary Force’s commitment to protecting NATO’s northern flank.
Source and images: Royal Navy. This content was created using AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
