Commandos hit frozen roads of the Arctic during sub-zero driver training

Members of the UK Commando Force have been brushing up on their winter driving skills by hitting the frozen roads in the Arctic Circle.

Personnel from the Commando Logistic Regiment have been putting themselves and their vehicles to the test at Camp Viking in Norway.

The Commandos have been practising driving both military and civilian vehicles – getting to grips with the challenges faced when negotiating the tricky sub-zero conditions.

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The training also included simulated traffic collisions and conducting vehicle maintenance at -23C.

Every year the Chivenor-based unit deploys to Norway for training in how to fight and survive in the Arctic environment alongside its Nato allies.

The cold weather instruction is part of an ongoing commitment to protect the High North, where British Armed Forces have been training for decades.

Throughout the winter allied troops will be preparing for Nordic Response in March 2024.

Currently over 20,000 soldiers from 14 countries, including the UK, have registered for the exercise.

As part of Nordic Response, the British-led naval exercise Joint Warrior will be a key component.

The MOD emphasised earlier this year: "The UK Government recognises the growing importance of the high north to our defence and security, the opportunities it presents and the potential for growing tensions in the region.

"The MOD is determined to lead an integrated government approach to defence and security in the region, alongside allies and partners, to ensure the increasing access to the region and its resources is managed safely, sustainably and responsibly."