EventDuring the Arctic Shield 2026 exercise, more than 400 NATO personnel from 11 nations trained across southern Greenland. Denmark’s Home Guard Special Support and Reconnaissance Company patrolled alongside Swedish and French forces, moving from concealed positions while helicopters and drones searched from above.
Exercise Arctic Shield 2026 saw Denmark, Sweden, and France patrol in southern Greenland, with forces from 11 NATO nations training to enhance joint operations across vast distances and challenging Arctic terrain.
More than 400 NATO personnel from 11 countries trained across Greenland to boost their ability to operate in demanding Arctic conditions.
