Russia shows off conventional and nuclear military might in drills – and raises tensions with NATO
A swarm of Russian drones flies into Poland in what officials there regard as a deliberate provocation. NATO responds
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Denmark flexes in Arctic with Greenland drills, signaling ongoing security push
In Copenhagen’s latest bid to underscore its presence in the Arctic, Denmark is hosting a major military exercise in Greenland
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NATO warships sail into Barents Sea
As of Friday morning, a multi-national group of naval vessels sailed east of North Cape in the Barents Sea. The
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Russia submarines at sea as U.S. carrier group sails outside northern Norway
As of August 25, the Yasen-class submarines Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk and Kazan are not present at the Nerpicha base in Zapadnaya Litsa. British media report about
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Canada, Finland signal Arctic priorities with new strategic partnership
Canada and Finland are doubling down on the Arctic, unveiling a new strategic partnership on Tuesday that links shipbuilding, security,
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Anand says war in Ukraine influencing Canada’s Arctic security policy
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Monday the federal government is leaving “no stone unturned” to defend Canada’s North as
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NATO group sailed the Barents Sea as Russia launched multiple missiles in exercise
The multination Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) has since last weekend been patrolling the Norwegian- and Barents Seas in
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Finland and Lithuania set to produce anti-personnel mines, officials say
By Andrius Sytas and Anne Kauranen Lithuania and Finland look set to start domestic production of anti-personnel landmines next year
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Deterrence Norway joins NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Lapland
This is “deterrence against Russia” and “a strong expression of allied unity and solidarity,” the Norwegian Defense Ministry states. It
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Canada promises to spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2035 in pact with NATO leaders
By Murray Brewster, Peter Zimonjic Now there’s pressure on Trump to commit to self-defence clause in exchange for funding boost NATO
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Finland hails plan for allies to join NATO land forces in North
Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen hailed plans on Wednesday for six NATO member states including Britain and France to participate
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Anand says the ‘timeline’ is up for debate as NATO pursues higher defence spending
Canada is committed to increasing its defence spending but has questions about the “timeline” for hitting a new, higher NATO
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Carney travelling to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Europe on Sunday for back-to-back summits where he is expected to make major commitments
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Sweden says before NATO summit they will spend 5% of GDP on defence
Less than two weeks before a NATO summit, Sweden and the Netherlands said Friday that they intend to increase defense
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Five things to know about Canada’s plan to meet the NATO defence spending target
Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising that Canada will quickly boost its defence spending to hit the NATO member target
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