The Netherlands will send an amphibious transport ship to participate in the "Arctic Sentinel" operation.
Xinhua News Agency, The Hague, February 13 (Reporter Shao Haijun) The Dutch Ministry of Defense announced on the 13th that it will dispatch the amphibious transport ship "John Dewitt" to northern Norway on the 16th to participate in the "Cold Response" military exercise, which has been incorporated into the "Arctic Sentinel" operation.
The Dutch Ministry of Defense stated that the transport ship has deployed a maritime operations command, the Marine Corps, and a helicopter unit that includes two NH90 maritime operation helicopters.
"Cold Response" is a Norway-led military exercise held every two years. This year's exercise will take place from March 9 to 20, with approximately 25,000 military personnel from 14 NATO countries participating, covering the maritime and land areas around Norway and Finland.
The NATO Allied Command Operations recently announced that NATO has initiated a multi-domain military operation codenamed "Arctic Sentinel," aimed at strengthening NATO's sustained presence in the Arctic and the "High North." "Cold Response" has been incorporated into this operation. The "Arctic Sentinel" operation is led by NATO's Norfolk Joint Force Command.
The Netherlands will deploy the amphibious transport ship 'John Dewitt' to Norway for the 'Cold Response' military exercise from March 9 to 20, 2023. This exercise involves approximately 25,000 military personnel from 14 NATO countries and is part of the broader 'Arctic Sentinel' operation aimed at strengthening NATO's presence in the Arctic region.
- The Netherlands will send the 'John Dewitt' amphibious transport ship to Norway.
- The deployment is part of the 'Cold Response' military exercise.
- The exercise will take place from March 9 to 20, 2023.
- Approximately 25,000 military personnel from 14 NATO countries will participate.
- The operation aims to enhance NATO's presence in the Arctic region.