The UK plans to double its troop presence in Norway to 2,000 over three years to address Russian threats in the Arctic. Defence Secretary John Healey highlighted rising concerns among NATO allies regarding Russia's military activities. The Arctic Sentry initiative aims to enhance regional security, with upcoming NATO exercises planned to train forces in extreme conditions. A recent defence pact between the UK and Norway focuses on protecting undersea cables from Russian threats. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)