Russia to build new military base in east Arctic
As the Northern Fleet unfolds a series of exercises in Russian east Arctic waters, Head Commander Nikolay Yevmenov announces the
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Finland to join France-led defence coalition
Finland has agreed to join the France-led European Intervention Initiative which, once established, would be able to react to situations
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Businesses in south-east Finland learn to cope with military ban on wind turbines
In south-east Finland, five wind turbines on the coast of the Gulf of Finland churn out electricity for regional utility
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Russia’s weapons tests not a sign of rising tensions, says Norway’s Defence Minister
Norway’s Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen is clear: Our contact is good. We still have a direct line to Russia’s Northern
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President Niinisto says Finland’s NATO membership “a possibility”
During a presidential question time session on Saturday afternoon, President Sauli Niinistö said that in his view, Finland’s NATO membership
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Russia’s missing nuclear-powered cruise missile sparks radiation worries
Russia’s missing reactor-powered cruise missile in the Barents Sea obviously causes concerns, says Norway’s Environment Minister, Ola Elvestuen. “We have
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Niinistö and Putin agree on Arctic, but at odds on NATO during Sochi talks
The language turned sour as soon as the Russian and Finnish presidents touched on the role of NATO and an
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New symposium brings U.S. military’s attention to the Arctic
The U.S. military is looking for new ways to expand its presence in Arctic waters. Last week saw the first
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Russia holds surprise drill in east Arctic ahead of giant war games
A group of at least eight ships sails into east Arctic waters at the same time as a major unannounced
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Canada’s defence minister says military upgrades part of plan to strengthen Arctic sovereignty
Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan’s Northern tour didn’t come with any new spending announcements. Instead he talked up the importance
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Top U.S. military officials visit Alaska bases
High-ranking military brass visited Alaska as part of the annual pilgrimage by federal officials and cabinet members during the August
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Finnish poll shows mild support for NATO membership despite tensions with Russia
A new poll by Finland’s Lännen Media suggests that a third of Finns would support Finland’s membership in NATO if
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Sweden’s Defence minister responds to Russia’s “false” claims about NATO deal
Sweden’s Defence Minister has hit back at claims by his Russian counterpart that NATO has been given access to Swedish
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U.S. Congress authorizes six icebreakers in Pentagon bill
The United States’ annual defense policy bill cleared Congress Wednesday with a pay raise for the troops and a provision
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Sweden to buy U.S.-made Patriot air defence systems
The Swedish government will approve buying the American Patriot anti-aircraft missile system on Thursday. The deal is said to be
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