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  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL Marines from the Netherlands, France and the United States have landed in Norway to participate in Cold Response 22, a long-planned Norwegian-led exercise that pits NATO Allies against the unique hardships of the High North. More than 30,000 troops from 27 NATO Allies and partners have gathered in northern Norway for the drills, which started in early March and will continue until 1 April. The exercise simulates a collective defence scenario, with Marines staging amphibious landings to quickly reinforce Allies under attack. It also lets troops conduct military operations in uniquely challenging weather and terrain, giving them a chance to refine their tactics.

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL The system can fire rockets or MGM-140 ATACMS missiles, which are contained in interchangeable pods. Each pod contains six standard rockets or one guided ATACMS missile; the two types cannot be mixed. The LLM can hold two pods at a time, which are hand-loaded using an integrated winch system. All twelve rockets or two ATACMS missiles can be fired in under a minute. One launcher firing twelve rockets can completely blanket one square kilometer with submunitions.

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL U.S. Marines and Italian Sailors conduct a boat patrol during Exercise Cold Response 2022, Narvik, Norway, March 12, 2022. The Marines are assigned to 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade currently embarked on the Italian Navy aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi. Exercise Cold Response '22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, as well as from 26 additional North Atlantic Treaty Organization allied nations and regional partners. 

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL F-15E aerial footage from US Air Force Weapons School instructor pilots over the Nevada Test and Training Range and surrounding area. Good dog fighting imagery.

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers at airshows across the world to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world's premier 5th generation fighter aircraft. The team also performs with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to showcase modern day fighter jets flying in formation with World War II, Korean, and Vietnam era aircraft.

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL 617 Sqn depart Amari Air Base in Estonia following NATO enhanced Vigilance Activity (eVA) air policing.Two F-35B Lightning aircraft from RAF Marham are de-iced at Amari airbase in Estonia this week while based there to carry out NATO enhanced Vigilance Activity. The Lightnings from RAF Marham in Norfolk were supported by a small team of RAF and Royal Navy personnel comprising Force Protection, engineering, survival equipment, communications, and logistics. The air base has been regularly used by RAF Typhoons to carry out the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission. RAF Marham is the home of the F-35B Lightning, a 5th Generation, multi-role, stealth fighter. The Station is also home to a range of engineering support functions from maintenance to frontline support. The Ämari Air Base is one of the two tactical military units of the Estonian Defence Forces under the command of the Commander of the Estonian Air Force, with the main tasks of airbase ...

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL The British Army has taken delivery of its brand new state-of-the-art intermediate air defence system, Sky Sabre. It marks a wholesale upgrade to the venerable Rapier system that has now been in service for nearly five decades. Sky Sabre, comprising of three separate components: 1) The Agile Multi-Beam surveillance radar (affectionally referred to as the Giraffe0, 2) The Battle Management Command & Control Communications centre. 3) The Land Ceptor missile delivery vehicle. The system has the ability to engage multiple targets simultaneously and can take out aircraft, drones and even laser guided bombs at a range of 120Km using the CAMM (Common Anti-Air Modular Missile) travelling at over 2300 miles per hour.

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL The F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team is a world-class demonstration team, showcasing the unique aerial capabilities of Air Force’s most advanced 5th generation multi-role stealth fighter, the F-35A Lightning II. The F-35 Demo Team also performs with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to showcase the past, present and future of American airpower by flying in formation with World War II, Korean, and Vietnam-era aircraft.

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL The Firth of Clyde was witness to the striking sight of the Nation’s flagship earlier today (March 14) as Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth visited for the second time since her launch in July 2014. The giant, 65,000 tonne carrier was last seen on the Clyde in March last year when she sailed to Loch Long to be loaded with ammunition ahead of her successful deployment with the Carrier Strike Group. She returned to the serene waters of the loch today, berthing once again at Glen Mallan ammunitioning jetty which completed a £67M upgrade to accommodate the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth Carriers last year.

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL Several units from the Spanish Army arrived in Norway this week, by air and sea, to participate in exercises Brilliant Jump 2022. The Spanish troops from 12th Brigade Guadarrama, 14 Main Battle Tank Leopardo and the 6 Infantry Fighting Vehicles Pizarro are not only participating in NATO exercise Brilliant Jump, but they will also join long-planned Norwegian-led exercise Cold Response for further training in harsh winter conditions. NATO is consistently evolving and training to improve readiness, cohesion and interoperability. The exercises will test and validate the High Readiness Brigade in Norway 2022 for employment as an element of the NATO Response Force 2022.

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL HMS Prince of Wales has linked up with two dozen allied warships on the eve of the largest Arctic exercise for 30 years.

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL The FIM-92 Stinger is a passive surface-to-air missile that can be shoulder-fired by a single operator (although standard military procedure calls for two operators, team chief and gunner). The Stinger was intended to supplant the FIM-43 Redeye MANPAD system, the principal difference being that, unlike the Redeye, the Stinger can acquire the target when the target approaches the operator, giving much more time to acquire and destroy the target. The FIM-92B missile can also be fired from the M-1097 Avenger and the M6 Linebacker. The missile is also capable of being deployed from a Humvee Stinger rack, and can be used by airborne troops. A helicopter launched version exists called Air-to-Air Stinger (ATAS).

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL A RQ-4B Global Hawk arrives at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2022. The RQ-4B is a high-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft with an integrated sensor suite that provides global all-weather, day or night intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capability. The addition of this aircraft to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s inventory directly supports the defense of Japan and peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. 

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL Ukraine’s small fleet of Bayraktar TB2 drones are giving the bear a good kicking, destroying surface-to-air missile batteries, fuel convoys, and other targets vital to Russia’s war effort. The drone, first flown in 2014, has destroyed 796 targets in five wars across Syria, Ukraine, and Ethiopia.

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL UK Royal Marines have been conducting winter warfare training in Norway in temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius. The Marines, who form the UK’s Commando Forces, have been firing various weapons systems, as well as conducting long patrols and amphibious landings. The Marines are preparing to take part in the bi-annual Norwegian-led exercise Cold Response 2022, which is a defensive exercise under a NATO Article 5 scenario. 

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL About 40 soldiers from the British Army took part in Exercise Hunter 22 in Lithuania, using state-of-the-art Javelin and NLAW anti-tank weapons systems alongside their Lithuanian allies. This was a pre-planned bilateral exercise focusing on shared anti-tank capabilities. The soldiers from Black Horse Troop, the UK contribution to the US-led NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup in Poland, is formed from B Squadron The Royal Dragoon Guards. Black Horse Troop are equipped with Jackal and Coyote vehicles as well as NLAW and Javelin anti-tank weapons. These two anti-tank systems have been employed by the British Army for a number of years and are a significant force multiplier for lightly armoured troops. Footage includes shots of UK troops operating the Javelin and NLAW weapons systems alongside the Lithuanian Army and an interview with Commander of Black Horse Troop Major Will Roome, Royal Dragoon Guards, British Army.

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II's assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 223, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, arrive at Norwegian Air Force Base Bodø, Norway, to participate in Exercise Cold Response 2022, March 3, 2022. Exercise Cold Response '22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, as well as from 26 additional North Atlantic Treaty Organization allied nations and regional partners.

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL The Bayraktar TB2 combat drones has made world headlines, with media outlets declaring, “Ukraine's Secret Weapon Against Russia: Turkish Drones” and “Ukraine Leans on Turkish Armed Drones, Western Missiles to thwart Russian Invasion.”

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL Three U.S. F-35 Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, depart Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 4, 2022.

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL The French Air Force is helping Poland secure the skies. Since 24 February, Rafale fighter jets from Mont-de-Marsan Air Base in southern France have been flying Combat Air Patrol (CAP) missions over Poland, augmenting the Polish Air Force’s standing Air Policing efforts, as well as those of US Air Force fighters forward-deployed to Poland in the wake of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine. NATO has since enhanced its defensive posture in the eastern part of the Alliance, with more land, air and maritime forces deployed across the NATO area from various Allies. The Rafale have been aided in their mission by the French Air Force’s fleet of aerial refuelers, which help the fighters cover Polish airspace for longer periods of time. Footage includes shots of Rafale taxiing and launching from Mont-de-Marsan Air Base; shots of French refuelers taking off and fueling Rafale; and an interview with a French Air Force deputy squa...

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL French military personnel and vehicles from the NATO Response Force (NRF), including VABs (véhicule de l’avant blindé) and AMX-10RCs arrive at Mihail Kogălniceanu international airport in Romania. Elements of the NRF have been activated for the first time in its history, in a deterrence and defence role, in response to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine, demonstrating NATO’s commitment to the protection of its Allies. The NRF is a highly ready and technologically advanced multinational force made up of land, air, maritime and Special Operations Forces (SOF) components that the Alliance can deploy quickly, wherever needed. France leads this year’s highest-readiness element of the NATO Response Force.

  Video Source:  U.S. MILITARY CENTRAL Ukraine’s drone campaign has contributed to its early successes in slowing the Russian advance, and is revealing unexpected weaknesses on the part of the Russian army.