NATO Maritime Task Group on Patrol in the High North The Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 is currently operating off the coast of Northern Norway. The group is patrolling and conducting anti-submarine activities to protect critical sea lines of communication.
American-Led Maritime Live-Fire Exercise in the Works off Andøya, Northern Norway In May, naval vessels from Norway and several NATO allies will practice missile defense in North Norwegian waters. The exercise, called Formidable Shield, will be led by the US Sixth Fleet.