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Finnish conscripts load a missile onto a Finnish Air Force F/A‑18 Hornet during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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Finnish Air Force F/A‑18 Hornet fighter jets conduct pre-flight checks during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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Finnish Air Force F/A‑18 Hornet fighter jet taxis to runway during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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Finnish Air Force F/A‑18 Hornet fighter jet taxis to runway during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A US Marine Corps lieutenant colonel smiles at the camera during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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US Marines board a US Marine Corps KC‑130J during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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US Marines on board a US Marine Corps KC‑130J prepare for take‑off during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A US Marine poses for a photo while preparing for take‑off during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A US Marine Corps KC‑130J prepares for take‑off during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A Finnish aircraft mechanic looks toward the camera during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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Finnish conscripts maintain a Finnish Air Force F/A-18 during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A Finnish conscript poses for a photo while maintaining a Finnish Air Force F/A‑18 during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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Finnish conscripts move a Finnish Air Force F/A‑18 back into the hangar for maintenance during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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Finnish conscripts maintain a Finnish Air Force F/A-18 during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A Finnish aircraft mechanic gives instructions to Finnish conscripts as they work on maintaining a Finnish Air Force F/A‑18 during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A Finnish conscript poses for a photo while maintaining a Finnish Air Force F/A‑18 during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A Finnish conscript smiles at the camera while maintaining a Finnish Air Force F/A‑18 during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A Finnish conscript shares a friendly smile while maintaining a Finnish Air Force F/A‑18 during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A Finnish Air Force F/A‑18 takes off from Rovaniemi Air Base during Exercise Cold Response 2026, with the civilian terminal of Rovaniemi Airport in the background. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A Finnish Air Force F/A‑18 takes off from Rovaniemi Air Base during Exercise Cold Response 2026. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A US Marine Corps KC-130J touches down at Rovaniemi Air Base during Exercise Cold Response 2026. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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US Marines maintain a temporary refuelling point under Arctic conditions during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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US Marines unload fuel from a KC-130J to supply a temporary refuelling point under Arctic conditions during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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US Marines unload fuel from a KC-130J to supply a temporary refuelling point under Arctic conditions during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets move into position on the taxiway ahead of take‑off during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A Finnish Air Force F/A‑18 Hornet rolls along the taxiway toward the runway during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet taxis out for departure during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A Finnish Air Force F/A‑18 Hornet heads toward the runway during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet takes off with its afterburner engaged during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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A Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet takes off with its afterburner engaged during Exercise Cold Response 2026 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Exercise Cold Response 2026 showcased how Allied aircraft and aircrews operate in one of the most demanding environments on earth. In Finland’s Lapland region, Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets launched from icy runways while US Marines KC-130 tankers demonstrated their vital refuelling capabilities, both in the air, extending mission range, and on the ground, where they can set up temporary refuelling spots to support aircraft operation in remote locations. Pilots, ground crews and support teams trained side by side to maintain aircraft, coordinate sorties and ensure safe operations despite the Arctic’s extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. Cold Response is part of NATO’s recently established vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, dedicated to the defence and security of the High North and the Arctic, and it took place in Norway and Finland from 9 to 20 March 2026.
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