The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are taking part in several summer operations in a bid to reinforce sovereignty in the Arctic.
The activities span across the northern region and involve personnel and equipment from the navy, the army, the air force, and special operations. Some of the drills will be conducted jointly with the Canadian Coast Guard and the U.S. military.
Part of the military exercises under the NANOOK series are recurrent. DND describes NANOOK as the CAF’s “signature northern operation” involving different military elements, other government agencies, and foreign partners. It includes subordinate operations aiming to demonstrate a presence in the Arctic and a capability to respond to incidents….