New militant youth organisation opens center in Murmansk
The VOIN (“Soldier”) training center will prepare Russian teenagers for service in the Armed Forces. Regional government ministers and representatives
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Norway to hike defense spendings in mid-year revised budget
The Government on Thursday added 7 billion kroner (€590 million) to Norway’s defense budget for 2024. “This is for expenditures
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Military investigators conduct raids in Murmansk region to enlist young men
Military investigators are conducting raids at public places, dormitories and abandoned facilities in Murmansk region with the aim to find
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US Army sends heavy equipment to Arctic Norwegian port for transfer to Finland
In a manifestation of Nordic NATO unity, more than 200 vehicles and 300 containers are sent from the USA to
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Canadian military doctors, nurses to begin work in Yukon hospitals
By Tessa Vikander · CBC News Proponents say it’s a win-win, but critics say it’s a sign of desperation Canadian military doctors
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Canada pledges billions for defence, falls short of NATO’s 2%
New defence policy focuses on threats to Arctic, boosting military ‘striking power’ Two years after being ordered on an urgent
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“Historical strengthening of our Armed Forces,” says Norway
Norway will almost double its military spending and reach 3 percent of GDP by 2036, a new long-term defence plan
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Norway steps up high north defense, builds fully equipped brigade in Finnmark
The Norwegian Army will expand from one to three brigades, of which two will be in northern Norway. Finnmark Brigade
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Norway: No plans to lift restrictions on NATO activities near border with Russia
A British Air Force plane was Tuesday flying back-and-forth over the Varanger Fjord a few nautical miles from Norway’s border
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Norway expands defense agreement with American troops
Andøya, Bardufoss and Setermoen in northern Norway are among the eight new dedicated areas where the United States military could
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UK urged to bolster Arctic defense as grey-zone threats rise: report
The U.K. needs to prioritize military investments that will allow it to better respond to activities by Russia and China
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Blog: The death of Arctic exceptionalism
While climatic tipping points have received significant attention from scientists, geopolitical tipping points in the Arctic are little examined. Yet
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Putin’s Beijing visit underscores China’s support for Russia, including in Arctic
By Christopher Bodeen, The Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in
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Norway, Russia generals meet to discuss border cooperation
Two generals from Norway and Russia met in the Arctic on Thursday to discuss border cooperation and related issues, the
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Moscow fires cruise missiles in sea drills between Russia and Alaska
Russia fired cruise missiles at mock targets in the seas separating it from Alaska on Monday in what it said
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