NORAD Coordinates Dynamic Operational Exercise with Danish Forces in Greenland

F-35s, F-16s Rapidly Deploy to Greenland for Exercise

NORAD surged two F-35s, two F-16s, and a trio of KC-135s to Pituffik Space Base in Greenland earlier this month for a “dynamic operational exercise,” testing its ability to rapidly deploy forces in the Arctic. The exercise ran from Oct. 7-11, according to a release from Air Forces Northern, with the aircraft and crews getting ready “in a short period” and starting operations in Greenland by Oct. 8.  “The rapid timeline presented a unique chall…

NORAD Coordinates with Danish Forces in Greenland

OCTOBER 29, 2025 – In a demonstration of rapid deployment capabilities and commitment to Arctic security, U.S. Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH) in partnership with the Kingdom of Denmark and coordinated by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), concluded a dynamic operational exercise Oct. 7-11, 2025, at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland. The exercise highlights the critical role Greenland plays in the defense of North America and under…

NORAD and Danish forces complete rapid deployment Arctic exercise at Pituffik Space Base

The exercise involved U.S. Air National Guard units deploying multiple aircraft, including KC-135 Stratotankers, F-35 Lightning II fighters, and F-16 Fighting Falcons, to the strategically important Arctic location. It highlighted Greenland’s critical role in the defence of North America and the importance of enhancing Arctic operational readiness. “This exercise demonstrated our ability to quickly and efficiently deploy forces to the Arctic, sh…

NORAD coordinates dynamic operational exercise with Danish Forces in Greenland

In a demonstration of rapid deployment capabilities and commitment to Arctic security, U.S. Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH) in partnership with the Kingdom of Denmark and coordinated by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), concluded a dynamic operational exercise Oct. 7-11, 2025, at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland.