More than 350 personnel join Resolute Bay Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT through Sept. 25
The Canadian Armed Forces says Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT is underway in and around Resolute Bay until Sept. 25, involving more than 350 personnel including Canadian Rangers. The operation adds surveillance, mobility and heavy-equipment activities, plus public events on Sept. 4 and 5. It is a distinct activity from the previously reported NANOOK-QIMAAVIVUT and NANOOK-TUUGAALIK operations. Source↗
What happened
National Defence announced Aug. 25 that the Canadian Armed Forces had launched Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT in and around Resolute Bay. It is scheduled to continue until Sept. 25 and combines maritime, land and air activities. Source↗
Why it matters
The operation will bring military personnel, Canadian Rangers and heavy-equipment movement to the Resolute Bay area for a month. National Defence says its activities include surveillance training and air and land mobility exercises; it does not announce a local construction project, funding package or change to civilian services. Source↗
What happens next
National Defence lists a Terry Fox Run for Sept. 4 and a Community Relations Day for Sept. 5, intended to allow residents and community partners to meet exercise participants. The operation is scheduled to end Sept. 25. Source↗
Important details
Participating organizations include the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force, Canadian Coast Guard, Joint Task Force North and Canadian Rangers. National Defence says NANOOK-NUNAKPUT is part of year-round Operation NANOOK activity and notes that NANOOK-TUUGAALIK remains underway until October. Source↗
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