New commander of Russia’s ‘Kirkenes Brigade’ says his marines are fighting NATO
Roman Fyodorov headed the 200th Motorised Rifle Brigade in Pechenga before he recently took over the command of the nearby
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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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Jaeger battalion GSV gets weapons to destroy low-flying aircraft and drones
Specialized invasion defense soldiers on the border with Russia’s heavily militarised Kola Peninsula are the first in Norway to be
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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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Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s membership in NATO
Decision lifts major hurdle to Sweden’s entry into the military alliance Turkey’s parliament on Tuesday approved Sweden’s membership in NATO,
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Norwegian F-35s in Iceland for airspace surveillance
Norwegian F-35s, along with personnel, will arrive in Iceland on Monday for airspace surveillance, Iceland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said
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Denmark promises increased focus on Arctic as it takes over NORDEFCO chair
Increased focus on the Arctic and North Atlantic will be amongst Copenhagen’s priorities when it takes over chairmanship of the
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Moscow sends warning to Finland
The Russian Foreign Ministry summons Finland’s Ambassador following the Nordic country’s signing of a Defence Cooperation Agreement with the USA.
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Industry hoping NATO membership will boost freight transport
Industry representatives hope Sweden’s future Nato membership will lead to infrastructure investments boosting freight transport in Norrland. Forestry group SCA
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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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Sweden and the US sign historic defence deal
Sweden and the United States have signed a historic defence cooperation agreement. Under the deal, the US military gain access
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Cabinet postpones meeting on border crossings; Russia ‘deeply regrets’ Finnish moves
The Kremlin has reacted with displeasure to statements by Finnish leaders, who accused Russia of funneling asylum-seekers to its border.
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With Finland in NATO, Russia restructures forces including Northern Fleet
This is a response to NATO enlargement in Northern Europe and expected further changes in allied defense posture, says Professor
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Erdogan: Yes to Sweden in NATO, if US sells F-16 fighter jets
Turkey’s President Erdogan says his country will say yes to Sweden’s Nato application if the US keeps its promise to
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HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier group sails north for NATO training
The British aircraft carrier will train warfare with Nordic countries, Americans and other allies off the coast of northern Norway.
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