With threats to the United Kingdom coming from all sides of the planet, it has been confirmed that more and more troops will be going to the Arctic Circle to defend us
The UK Government is seemingly preparing for World War 3 after sending thousands more troops to a potential dangerzone. In a move signaling a return to Cold War-era vigilance, Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed today that the British military presence in the Arctic Circle is set to double.
The announcement, made during a visit to the Royal Marine Commandos at Camp Viking in northern Norway, marks a significant escalation in the UK’s strategy to deter Russian aggression in the High North.
Under the new plans – released without much fanfare this morning – the number of British troops deployed to Norway will surge from 1,000 to 2,000 personnel over the next three years. This build-up is a direct response to what the Ministry of Defence describes as the “rapid re-establishment” of Russian military power in the region, including the reopening of abandoned Soviet-era bases.
“Russia poses the greatest threat to Arctic and High North security that we have seen since the Cold War,” Healey stated. “We train together, we deter together, and if necessary, we will fight together.”
And, he added: “We see Putin rapidly re-establishing military presence in the region, including reopening old Cold War bases.
“The UK is stepping up to protect the Arctic and High North – doubling the number of troops we have in Norway and scaling up joint exercises with NATO allies.
“Cold Response and Lion Protector will this year see thousands of troops deploy across the Arctic and North Atlantic – with the UK leading the way. We train together, we deter together, and if necessary, we will fight together.”
There are preparations already underway, with 1,500 Royal Marine Commandos being deployed to Norway for NATO’s Exercise Cold Response taking place in March. The major military exercise across Norway, Finland and Sweden will “enhance allied ability to defend strategically important locations across fjords and mountains”.
A government spokesman added: “The UK, with its 50 plus year history of operating in the Arctic, and through deep partnerships with allies including Norway, Sweden and Finland – will be at the centre of NATO’s northern response from day one.”
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