Sourced: Navy Recognition
The joint ICEX-2018 exercise of the United States, the UK, Canada and Norway began in the Arctic in March 2018. Three nuclear submarines surfaced through the ice of the Beaufort Sea. The Izvestia daily writes about growing military activities of the regional countries.
The Skate polar station was set up in the surfacing area. The camp with a power generator, helipad and an ice airstrip ensured the work of 50 people. The personnel serviced the submarines and their arms and, in particular, ensured torpedo fire, search, surfacing, maintenance and recharging of torpedoes.
Image sourced: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Micheal H. Lee/Released
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