The defence ministers of Finland, Norway and Sweden signed an updated statement of intent on Tuesday in Oslo that prioritizes operations planning in the North.
The three countries all share borders in the Arctic.
"A central aim of this cooperation is to enhance and strengthen operations planni
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In an era of climate change and increased geopolitical competition, Canada is becoming increasingly ill-equipped to respond to intensifying surveillance challenges in the Arctic, something that could have long-term effects on sovereignty if allowed to continue, said a report released Tuesday by the
A record high 880 Swedish soldiers have crossed the northern border to Finland for a week-long exercise kicking off on Monday. British troopers are also participating.
Finland has invited foreign military forces for a series of military drills in the transition period to NATO membership. In July,
Prime minister, NATO secretary general to tour military radar site in Nunavut
Canada's longstanding resistance to NATO involvement in the Arctic appears to be thawing as temperatures rise and Russian and Chinese activity in the region intensifies.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hosting a visit