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Arctic Edge Exercise Unites U.S. and Denmark Against Drone Threats

3/15/2026

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Story summary

The Arctic Edge training exercise began in 2018 and concluded this week, marking the first time it was held in both Alaska and Greenland.
The exercise involved U.S. forces and Danish special forces, coordinated with Denmark.
The exercise focused on threats from Russia and China and included drone-defense scenarios, with drones detected despite cold and maintenance issues.
U.S. forces employed a counter-drone system that captures drones intact for inspection.

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Story summary

The Arctic Edge training exercise began in 2018 and concluded this week, marking the first time it was held in both Alaska and Greenland.
The exercise involved U.S. forces and Danish special forces, coordinated with Denmark.
The exercise focused on threats from Russia and China and included drone-defense scenarios, with drones detected despite cold and maintenance issues.
U.S. forces employed a counter-drone system that captures drones intact for inspection.