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US Army sends heavy equipment to Arctic Norwegian port for transfer to Finland

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:21
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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

CBC News
Posted: Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 09:01
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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%

Murray Brewster, CBC News
Posted: Monday, April 8, 2024 at 13:59 — Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2024 at 14:08
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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

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, April 8, 2024 at 09:12
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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

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, April 5, 2024 at 10:53
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The Norwegian Army will expand from one to three brigades, of which two will be in northern Norway. Finnmark Brigade

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General Norway Politics Politics (Norway) 

Norway: No plans to lift restrictions on NATO activities near border with Russia

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 09:17
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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

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, February 2, 2024 at 12:25
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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

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Monday, December 11, 2023 at 15:32
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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

Mia Bennett
Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 16:02
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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

The Associated Press
Posted: Monday, October 16, 2023 at 10:59
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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

Thomson Reuters
Posted: Friday, October 6, 2023 at 13:37
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Two generals from Norway and Russia met in the Arctic on Thursday to discuss border cooperation and related issues, the

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Map of the Barents Strait between Alaska and Russia's Chukotka region. How will tensions between Moscow and Washington affect researchers in the Arctic? (iStock)
* Featured * Featured • Zone 3 General Politics Politics (Russia) Russia 

Moscow fires cruise missiles in sea drills between Russia and Alaska

Thomson Reuters
Posted: Monday, September 18, 2023 at 09:24
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Russia fired cruise missiles at mock targets in the seas separating it from Alaska on Monday in what it said

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Northern Fleet kicks off major Barents Sea command and staff exercise

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, August 11, 2023 at 13:45
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20 warships, submarines, support ships, and airforce. More than 8,000 servicemen participate as Russia early Friday morning sent out its

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NATO scrambled to meet Russian bombers, aircraft north of carrier strike group

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, June 5, 2023 at 13:42
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The Russian sortie with at least nine aircraft flew to the western Barents Sea, but returned home instead of continuing

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* Featured * Featured • Zone 3 General News Politics Politics (USA) USA 

Navy commander defends Alaska military exercise against critics

Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media
Posted: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 11:58
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The U.S. Navy will soon be participating again in Northern Edge, the massive training exercise that brings together different branches of

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