US EditionUK to Deploy More Troops to Norway in Response to Arctic Defense Concerns, Says Minister
- The UK plans to double its troops in Norway from 1,000 to 2,000 over the next three years to enhance NATO's Arctic mission amid rising Russian threats, according to the UK Ministry of Defense.
- A defense pact between the UK and Norway permits their navies to jointly operate a fleet to 'hunt Russian submarines' in the North Atlantic, aiming to safeguard critical undersea infrastructure.
- Defense Secretary John Healey announced that demands on defense are rising, and Russia poses the greatest threat to Arctic security since the Cold War.
- In 2023, the UK opened Camp Viking in northern Norway, serving as a military hub for Royal Marines, further supporting its defense commitments in the region.
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In order to better protect the Arctic and the far north, Britain wants to double the number of soldiers stationed in Norway to 2,000 within three years.
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UK to Deploy More Troops to Norway in Response to Arctic Defense Concerns, Says Minister
The number of British soldiers deployed to northern Norway to help secure the Arctic will double from 1,000 to 2,000 over the next three years, the UK Ministry of Defense said on Feb. 11. The defense ministry said the increase in British presence in the Arctic region is in response to rising threats from Russia. British Defense Secretary John Healey will confirm the troop number increase during a visit to meet with British Royal Marine Commandos…
UK to Double Norway Troop Presence, Citing Rising Russian Threats
On Wednesday, Britain announced it will increase its troop presence in Norway, taking on a “vital” role in a NATO Arctic mission amid “rising Russian threats.” The UK’s decision to double its troops in Norway from 1,000 to 2,000 over the next three years comes as the U.S. prepares to relinquish two top regional NATO command posts to press allies to take greater responsibility for their defense. The UK Ministry of Defence said in a statement: Ar…
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