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UK to double troops in Norway to defend against ‘rising’ Russian threat
LONDON: Britain announced Wednesday it will boost its troops stationed in Norway and play a “vital” role in a NATO Arctic mission in face of “rising Russian threats.” The UK’s decision to double its troops in Norway from 1,000 to 2,000 in the next three years comes as the US was set to relinquish two top regional NATO command posts to press allies to take greater responsibility for their defense. “Arctic and High North security will be strengthened against rising Russian threats as Britain steps up its presence in the region,” the UK Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
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theguardian.com
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bbc.com
UK doubles troops in Norway to counter Russian 'threat to Arctic'
Defence Secretary John Healey says British personnel in Norway will rise from 1,000 to 2,000 over three years.
