The Arctic is fast emerging as the next stage for global power play. In recent years, Russia has expressed its concerns about increased NATO military activities in the Arctic, warning of the risk of unintended clashes in the region.
Led by Finland’s Kainuu Brigade, the exercises feature:
Indirect artillery fire Air-to-ground close air support using AH-64E Apache attack helicopters (UK) and F/A-18 Hornets from the Finnish Air Force Infantry firing exercises conducted by the Jaeger Brigade
HOW IS NATO TRYING TO MILITARIZE THE ARCTIC REGION?
NATO may set up a new Arctic combined air operations center (CAOC), US Air Forces Europe and NATO Allied Air Command General James Hecker said on Tuesday. The news comes as Russia’s Arctic development, boosting trade via the… pic.twitter.com/UU9t9YXcxO
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Around 900 Swedish forces from the 19th Brigade based in Boden Roughly 350 British troops, including an infantry company, an MLRS battery, and AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
