Arctic Edge drill highlights US military readiness and counter drone capability

Marines sharpen Arctic defense skills with live Stinger missile training

US Marine Corps personnel conducted a Stinger missile launch against a simulated hostile drone during the Arctic Edge military exercise near Fort Greely, Alaska, on March 7, 2026. The training drill aimed to strengthen operational readiness, demonstrate advanced counter-drone capabilities, and improve coordination among US and allied forces operating in Arctic conditions.

Credit: Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus