International Planning Conference on the Arctic and North Atlantic
With the Arctic and North Atlantic gaining increasing strategic importance, NATO Allies will enhance their military presence in the region in 2026.
February 27, 2026 - 13:33
The Danish Defence has hosted a large international planning conference for upcoming activities in the Arctic and North Atlantic region. Photo: Anders V. Fridberg / Danish Armed Forces
Defence Command Denmark
This week, the Danish Defence hosted a large international planning conference for upcoming activities in the Arctic and North Atlantic region. Approximately 100 participants from 17 Allied nations, as well as several US and NATO commands, took part in the conference.
The planning supports activities under the Danish-led Exercise Arctic Endurance, a part of NATO’s Arctic Sentry.
Approximately 100 participants from 17 Allied nations, as well as several US and NATO commands, took part in the conference. Photo: Anders V. Fridberg / Danish Armed Forces
The overall purpose is to increase military cooperation among NATO Allies in the Arctic and North Atlantic and thereby strengthen NATO’s interoperability and situational awareness in the region. This is achieved particularly through combined joint training and knowledge-sharing concerning the unique and often challenging conditions that apply to operating in the Arctic.
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German, Swedish and Danish aircraft train together over the Arctic region. Photo: The German Air Force
Swedish, French and Danish soldiers have trained in the challenging terrain in Greenland. Photo: Swedish Armed Forces
For more information on Arctic Sentry: JFC Norfolk newsroom
For more information on Arctic Endurance: The Danish Armed Forces increases presence and training activity in and around Greenland