NATO’s new Nordic command structure aims to deter Russia
- NATO has now outlined its new command structure in the Nordic region, following Sweden and Finland’s accession, dividing responsibilities for air, ground and logistics operations between the various Nordic countries.
- The air operations command is already in place in Bodø, Norway; Enköping in Sweden will host logistics, Finland will host the ground command, and Denmark the special forces.
- The changes will strengthen NATO’s ability to deter Russia and respond to crises, defence analyst Jakob Gustafsson tells Swedish Radio News.
Related stories from around the North:
Canada: Amid threats of annexation, could Canada and Greenland grow closer?, CBC News
Denmark: Denmark flexes in Arctic with Greenland drills, signaling ongoing security push, Eye on the Arctic
Finland:Finland pushes EU drone wall as northern countries’ security investments expand, Eye on the Arctic
Iceland: Europe’s Von der Leyen strengthens Arctic security ties with Iceland during visit, Eye on the Arctic
Norway: Arctic Security Conference: “We are already at war in the Arctic,” Blog by Mia Bennett
Russia: Russia trains coastal attack scenario 30 km from border with Norway, The Associated Press
Sweden: Europe should wage information warfare inside Russia says professor, Radio Sweden
United States: Russian warplanes detected flying near Alaska for ninth time this year, US military says, Eye on the Arctic
