British Forces in the North: Will Operate in Northern Norway Year-Round This year, Norway and the United Kingdom will increase the cooperation between their military forces. In December, the two countries signed an extensive defense agreement that paves the way for greater British presence in the High North.
Iceland and Germany to Enhance Defense Cooperation Iceland and Germany recently signed a letter of intent on increased defense cooperation. "We are ready to assume greater responsibility for stability and security in the High North," says the German Minister of Defense, Boris Pistorius.
Iceland and Finland to Strengthen Defense Cooperation On Tuesday, Iceland and Finland signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defense cooperation. "This agreement underscores Iceland's increased emphasis on regional and bilateral cooperation with neighboring countries and central allies," says the Icelandic Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Norwegian MoD: Norway Will Participate in Forward Land Forces in Northern Finland Norway will participate in the NATO Forward Land Forces Finland, says Norwegian Minister of Defense Tore O. Sandvik. The enhanced forward presence in Finland will be the first of its kind in the Nordic region.
Norway and the UK Strengthens Defense Cooperation: “A New Era” Norway and the UK are coming together to create a new and extensive agreement to strengthen defense and security cooperation between the two countries.
Norway and France Forge Closer Defense Ties With an View to the High North Norway and France recently signed a letter of intent on enhanced defense cooperation, emphasizing the significance of situational awareness and presence in the High North. "Protecting the maritime areas in Northern Europe is the key to European security," says the French minister of defense.
US SECNAV Visited Denmark – Discussed Strengthened Cooperation in the Arctic The US Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, recently met with Denmark's MoD and military leaders in Copenhagen to discuss the threat from Russia and opportunities for more cooperation in the Arctic and the North Atlantic. He also had a separate meeting with the Faroese MFA.
US SECNAV Visited Denmark – Discussed Strengthened Cooperation in the Arctic The US Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, recently met with Denmark's MoD and military leaders in Copenhagen to discuss the threat from Russia and opportunities for more cooperation in the Arctic and the North Atlantic. He also had a separate meeting with the Faroese MFA.
US SECNAV Visited Denmark – Discussed Strengthened Cooperation in the Arctic The US Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, recently met with Denmark's MoD and military leaders in Copenhagen to discuss the threat from Russia and opportunities for more cooperation in the Arctic and the North Atlantic. He also had a separate meeting with the Faroese MFA.
Norway’s Parliament Agrees to Give the US Access to New Military Areas in the North On Thursday, the Norwegian parliament voted in favor of giving US forces unimpeded access to several additional military areas, not least in the North. Norway should keep up with Sweden and Finland, recommended the Norwegian Intelligence Service – while others express concern for the policy that aims for low tension in the High North.
Norway’s Parliament Agrees to Give the US Access to New Military Areas in the North On Thursday, the Norwegian parliament voted in favor of giving US forces unimpeded access to several additional military areas, not least in the North. Norway should keep up with Sweden and Finland, recommended the Norwegian Intelligence Service – while others express concern for the policy that aims for low tension in the High North.
Norway and Denmark to Cooperate on Maritime Drone Surveillance in the Arctic Norway and Denmark are joining forces as they both are investing in long-range drones to improve situational awareness in the Arctic and North Atlantic. On Tuesday, the countries' defense ministers signed a letter of intent on drone cooperation.
Joint Expeditionary Force Countries Practiced Defense-Political Crisis Management This week, ministers from the JEF states met in Norway to practice how to interact in a crisis situation. “We must be fully ready to act swiftly in case of a crisis or threat against our countries”, says the Danish Minister of Defense.
