12 March: Arctic Health Preparedness Exercise
The Norwegian total defence will conduct its most complex exercise in health preparedness for war on 12 March in Ofoten and Tromsø during Cold Response 2026. Media is invited to cover the exercise.
On 12 March, during Cold Response 2026, the Norwegian total defence will conduct a major health preparedness exercise in Narvik, Fjelldal (between Harstad and Evenes), Tromsø, and through digital simulation.
Media is invited to cover the exercise in Narvik, Norway on 12 March.
The scenario
There have been fights in Finland with mass casualities. The wounded troops will be transported to Sweden and from there to Narvik by train. In Narvik, Norwegian health personnel will receive and treat the wounded troops and send them to hospitals in other parts of Norway and if needed abroad.
Information for media
Media wil be able to conduct interviews with participants and representatives from the various actors that take part.
Register here to cover the exercise
Register for the exercise by filling in this form.
Registered media will meet in Narvik, Norway at 08:00 CET 12 March. More precise information will be given to the registered media.
For more information, please contact Head of Communications at the Norwegian Armed Forces Medical Services, Kristian Elden by e-mail: info@mil.no.
