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RAF A400M Lands on Jan Mayen for NATO Arctic Drill

10/13/2025

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The Royal Air Force conducted the first landing of an A400M Atlas on Jan Mayen island on October 9, 2025.
The mission transported a U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) to simulate the Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS).
It was part of a trilateral effort with U.S. and Norwegian forces to demonstrate NATO's Arctic operating capability and deter threats in the High North amid tensions with Russia.

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Story summary

The Royal Air Force conducted the first landing of an A400M Atlas on Jan Mayen island on October 9, 2025.
The mission transported a U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) to simulate the Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS).
It was part of a trilateral effort with U.S. and Norwegian forces to demonstrate NATO's Arctic operating capability and deter threats in the High North amid tensions with Russia.