Norway hikes 2017 defense budget
2,1 billion Norwegian kroner (€231 million) increase year on year, of which the majority addresses the Armed Forces long-term defense
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Improving water access in rural Alaska needs less studies, more action, says U.S. senator
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan spoke at Alaska Federation of Natives last week about improving water and sewer access in rural Alaska
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Finland launches Air Force exercise
The Ruska 2016 drills start just few days after neighboring Russia reportedly conducted two airspace violations. The exercise includes more
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Norwegians light bonfire near Russian border to protest defense cuts
«Peace does not come by itself», says Nina Karin Skogan as she and a group of companions light up a
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Sweden joins NATO strategic communications centre to combat disinformation
Sweden is joining the Nato Strategic Communications Centre (Stratcom) as part of its efforts to combat disinformation. Sweden has previously expressed interest in
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The Arctic Council at 20 – View from Iceland
The Arctic Council is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. The international forum has Canadian roots and was established on September 19,
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The Arctic Council at 20 – View from Finland
The Arctic Council is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. The international forum also has Canadian roots and was established on September
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Russia moves missiles to Finnish border
Russia has announced that two s-400 missile defence systems have been moved to the Finnish border. Finland’s Defence Minister says
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Alaska senator says Navy has explaining to do
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski says the Navy is again snubbing the concerns of Alaskans as it prepares for the next
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Canadian Rangers to get new rifles, ditch WWII era Lee Enfields
Canadian Rangers will finally be able to shelf their dependable but old Lee Enfield rifles in favour of a modern
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Defence Minister: Finland wants defence pact before U.S. elects new president
Finland would like to sign off on a proposed defence cooperation agreement with the United States before Americans elect a
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Alaska National Guard honors country’s first Iñupiaq two-star general
The Alaska National Guard has officially dedicated a helicopter hangar in Kotzebue to the country’s first Iñupiaq two-star general. Major
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Russian navy will hide entire Arctic town in giant fake fog screen
Civilians asked to stay calm for the next three days. Despite “specific smell” – the smoke is harmless to people,
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Experts question timeframes & social consequences of Russia’s warship program
While the Russian Navy brags about its new class of nuclear-powered destroyers and other sophisticated surface vessels, Norwegian experts believe
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Report encourages Norway to reopen Olavsvern submarine support base
NATO and partner nations do not currently possess the ability to quickly counter the Russian undersea challenge in much of
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