NATO Launches ‘Arctic Sentry’ Military Effort Amid Growing Threats From China, Russia NATO’s military command initiated a large-scale military exercise in the Arctic and High North regions on February 11th. This operation, named ‘Arctic Sentry,’ is a response to increasing concerns about the threats posed by Russia and China in the area. The exercise, led by Joint Force Command Norfolk, will integrate various military assets across air, land, maritime, and potentially space and cyberspace domains.

• NATO’s military command launched a wide-scale military exercise in the Arctic and High North on February 11.
• The exercise, named ‘Arctic Sentry,’ is a response to growing concerns over China and Russia’s threat to the region.
• NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated the exercise is crucial due to Russia’s increased military activity and China’s growing interest in the High North.
• Allied Command Operations will execute the multi-domain exercise, led by Joint Force Command Norfolk.
• The exercise will integrate air, land, maritime, and potentially space and cyberspace assets.