For Western forces in the Arctic, the cold itself is one of their toughest enemies

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A NATO soldier rides a snowmobile in northern Finland in January 2026.
In Arctic warfare, surviving the elements is a fight all on its own.

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Snowmobiles, skis, and laser tag: How NATO soldiers train for Arctic assaults

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A Finnish soldier walks on her skis in northern Finland in January 2026.
A small group of NATO soldiers are in the middle of an Arctic warfare training course in northern Finland.

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NATO countries preparing for Arctic war are betting on this rugged 6x6 armored personnel carrier

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A Patria CAVS 6x6 is seen on a forest road with a thin layer of snow.
Patria's CAVS 6x6 was built in Finland, a country known for building systems that can perform in brutal arctic conditions.

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