Arktis

 

Drill in strategic Arctic gap to expand NATO allies’ anti-submarine training

By 

John Vandiver

Stars and Stripes • February 6, 2026

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Vessels gather in western Sweden to participate in NATO’s exercise Arctic Dolphin in this undated photo. U.S. allies are stepping up their presence in the Arctic and carrying out maneuvers aimed at securing a strategic gap in the vicinity of Greenland.  (Facebook/NATO Maritime Command)

Anti-submarine warfare drills are underway in the High North as allies step up their presence in the Arctic with maneuvers aimed at securing a strategic gap near Greenland. 

Arctic Dolphin, involving allied naval forces at various locations in Norway, marks the latest push by NATO to showcase how operating in the Arctic’s harsh terrain is a top priority.