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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II jet and a Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35A Lightning II fly in formation during Cold Response near Lofoten, Norway, March 10, 2026. The exercise was designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO allies in challenging Arctic conditions.

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