U.S. and Norway Test Unmanned Systems in Arctic Exercise
The U.S. Navy conducted a bilateral exercise with Norway from 4-24 May 2026 at Ramsund, Norway, testing advanced unmanned systems like the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft and Lightfish USV. Focused on mine countermeasures, undersea infrastructure protection, and maritime domain awareness, the exercise involved Commander Task Forces 66 and 68. Norwegian forces contributed geographic expertise and jointly neutralized historical ordnance from World Wars. Vice Admiral J.T. Anderson called it a landmark moment for Arctic innovation, aiming to define future operations in the High North.
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U.S. Navy Tests Unmanned Systems in Arctic Exercise with Norway
The U.S. Navy is conducting a bilateral exercise with Norway in the High North, running from 4 to 24 May at Ramsund, Norway, to test advanced robotics and autonomous systems. The exercise, involving Commander Task Force 66 and Commander Task Force 68, focuses on mine countermeasures, protection of undersea infrastructure, and maritime domain awareness. Assets include the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft and Lightfish unmanned surface vessels. Vice Admiral J.T. Anderson called it a 'landmark moment' for proving technologies in challenging conditions. Norwegian explosive ordnance disposal divers are also working with U.S. personnel to neutralize historical ordnance from World Wars. The exercise aims to enhance Arctic security and surveillance.
UK Defence JournalU.S. Navy Tests Unmanned Systems in Arctic Exercise with Norway
The U.S. Navy is conducting a bilateral exercise with Norway in the High North, testing advanced unmanned systems and explosive ordnance disposal capabilities. Running from 4 to 24 May 2026 at Ramsund, Norway, the exercise involves Commander Task Force 66 and Commander Task Force 68. Key assets include the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft and Lightfish unmanned surface vessel, used to validate maritime domain awareness, mine countermeasures, and protection of critical undersea infrastructure. Vice Admiral J.T. Anderson called it a landmark moment for innovation in challenging Arctic conditions. Norwegian personnel are also working with U.S. forces to neutralize historical ordnance from World Wars I and II. The exercise aims to enhance security and surveillance in the Arctic, leveraging Norwegian geographic expertise. CTF 66, established in 2024, focuses on integrating robotic systems with manned platforms across European and African theaters.
UK Defence JournalU.S. Navy Tests Unmanned Systems in Arctic Exercise with Norway
The U.S. Navy is conducting a bilateral exercise with Norway in the High North, running from 4 to 24 May 2026 at Ramsund, Norway. Commander Task Force 66 and Commander Task Force 68 are deploying advanced robotics and autonomous systems to validate defensive capabilities including mine countermeasures, protection of critical undersea infrastructure, and maritime domain awareness. Assets include the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft and Lightfish unmanned surface vessel. The exercise also involves Norwegian explosive ordnance disposal divers neutralizing historical ordnance from World Wars I and II. Vice Admiral J.T. Anderson called it a landmark moment for innovation in challenging conditions. Captain Jeremy Wheat stated the lessons learned will define future Arctic operations. Commodore Kyrre Haugen of the Royal Norwegian Navy emphasized strengthened security and surveillance in the Arctic.
UK Defence JournalU.S. Navy Tests Unmanned Systems in Arctic Exercise with Norway
The U.S. Navy conducted a bilateral unmanned systems and explosive ordnance disposal exercise with Norway from 4 to 24 May 2026 at Ramsund, Norway. Expeditionary forces from Commander Task Force 66 and Commander Task Force 68 deployed advanced robotics and autonomous systems, including the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft and Lightfish unmanned surface vessel, to validate mine countermeasures, critical undersea infrastructure protection, and maritime domain awareness in the challenging Arctic environment. Vice Admiral J.T. Anderson called it a landmark moment for innovation in extreme conditions. Norwegian forces contributed geographic expertise, and joint EOD teams neutralized historical ordnance from World Wars I and II. The exercise aims to define future unmanned operations in the High North.
UK Defence JournalU.S. Navy tests unmanned systems in Arctic exercise with Norway
The U.S. Navy is conducting a bilateral exercise with Norway in the High North, testing advanced unmanned systems and explosive ordnance disposal capabilities. Running from 4 to 24 May 2026 at Ramsund, Norway, the exercise involves Commander Task Force 66 and Commander Task Force 68. Key assets include the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft and Lightfish unmanned surface vessel, used to validate maritime domain awareness, mine countermeasures, and protection of critical undersea infrastructure. Vice Admiral J.T. Anderson called it a landmark moment for innovation in challenging Arctic conditions. Norwegian forces contribute geographic expertise, and personnel are also neutralizing historical ordnance from World Wars I and II. The exercise aims to define future operations in the High North.
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