NATO Launches Biennial 'Cold Response' Arctic Military Exercise Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

NATO Launches Biennial 'Cold Response' Arctic Military Exercise Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Daily Current Affairs   /   NATO Launches Biennial 'Cold Response' Arctic Military Exercise Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Change Language English Hindi

Category : International Published on: March 13 2026

Share on facebook
  • NATO's biennial Arctic exercise 'Cold Response' began on 9 March and runs until 19 March 2026.
  • Drills focus on collective defence in harsh Arctic environments and civilian-military integration.
  • Approximately 25,000 troops from 14 countries, including ~4,000 US personnel, are participating.
  • Part of the broader Arctic Sentry mission aimed at strengthening NATO's polar presence.
  • Exercise held amid heightened attention on Greenland's strategic location between North America and Europe.
  • Denmark reaffirmed that Greenland remains under Danish sovereignty despite diplomatic tensions.
Recent Post's

  • Hermann Kulke, a German-born Indologist and historian known for his research on Odisha’s history and culture, passed away at the age of 87.

    Read More....

  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research is hosting the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS-2026) from 12–14 March 2026 at NASC Complex, New Delhi.

    Read More....

  • Gujarat launched the “Lake and Air Watch” initiative under the Gujarat Urban Development Mission to monitor lake health and air quality in cities in real time.

    Read More....

  • Gujarat Titans appointed former Indian wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya as assistant coach for the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League.

    Read More....

  • Veteran Tamil filmmaker, producer and actor Thakkali Srinivasan passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 72.

    Read More....

  • The Ministry of Panchayati Raj organised a national conference of Women Elected Representatives under the Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan in New Delhi.

    Read More....

  • NATO launched its biennial Arctic military exercise “Cold Response” involving about 25,000 troops from 14 countries.

    Read More....

  • Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the 40th AAHAR International Food and Hospitality Fair in New Delhi.

    Read More....

  • Tata Advanced Systems and Ramco Systems partnered to build the digital backbone for the Indian Air Force’s C-130J Super Hercules MRO facility.

    Read More....

  • Deloitte launched “ConnectSafe”, India’s first cybersecurity facility focused on operational technology ecosystems, in Bengaluru.

    Read More....