In a bid to ensure combat readiness in challenging weather conditions, the United States Army is conducting extreme cold temperature testing on the M10 Booker armored infantry support vehicle at Fort Greely in Alaska. The information was made public by Peter George, the product manager of the Booker combat vehicle, through a post on social media.
The US Army is also increasing its Arctic operations to improve readiness in extreme conditions. Training exercises like Arctic Forge 25 will involve 330 US Soldiers from the 11th Airborne and 10th Mountain Divisions, along with 40 Canadian soldiers and 500 Finnish personnel. Additionally, 110 Soldiers from the 41st Field Artillery Brigade will be deployed to Norway to test long-range precision fire in Arctic conditions.
New challenges and opportunities in Arctic military operations
The Arctic region’s extreme cold, low precipitation, and widespread permafrost pose operational challenges, requiring specialized equipment and training. Hence, the US military’s focus on Arctic operations also boosts homeland defense by improving early warning systems and rapid response capabilities against potential northern hemisphere threats.
