NATO’s Arctic Sentry Mission
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the launch on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of strengthening Allied operations in the Arctic. “It was crucial that we do more, which is why we launched Arctic Sentry just two hours ago,” he said.
Arctic Sentry will initially coordinate existing exercises such as Denmark’s Arctic Endurance and Norway’s Cold Response. These multi-domain exercises aim to enhance Allied nations’ ability to operate effectively in the region.
Trump’s Greenland and Arctic Agenda
Last month, Trump said on Truth Social that he had a “very productive meeting” with NATO’s Rutte. “We have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region,” he wrote. “This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations.”
A White House official told Fox News Digital, “The Arctic is a critical region for U.S. national security and the economy. As an Arctic nation, the United States will pursue its security and economic interests and ensure safety, stability, and prosperity in the face of growing competition from China and Russia.”
Coordinating Allied Operations
According to a press release from Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, NATO’s Allied Command Operations (ACO) is responsible for planning and executing Arctic Sentry exercises. The initiative gives NATO full visibility of Allied activities in the Arctic and integrates them into a single operational approach.
This coordination includes Denmark’s Arctic Endurance, a series of exercises across multiple domains, and Norway’s Cold Response, where troops from across the Alliance have already begun arriving. Together, these activities are designed to increase NATO’s presence and operational readiness in the High North.
