File photo shows UK army Commandos on exercise in Norway in 2025. British commandos are returning in force year-round to the Arctic Circle amid a growing Russia threat.The Royal Navy said the recent agreement between UK and Norway paves the way for the UK�s Commando Force � led by the Royal Marines � to operate in Norway year-round, broadening their current commitment of annual winter deployments. They announced the move ushers in a "new era of joint operations in defence of NATO�s northern flank." The UK Commando Force established an operations hub, known as Camp Viking � located in the village of �verbygd, about 40 miles south of Troms� � in 2023 and are returning this year with the deployment of 1,500 personnel, plus their all-terrain vehicles, and helicopters from Commando Helicopter Force.
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File photo shows UK army Commandos on exercise in Norway in 2025. British commandos are returning in force year-round to the Arctic Circle amid a growing Russia threat.The Royal Navy said the recent agreement between UK and Norway paves the way for the UK�s Commando Force � led by the Royal Marines � to operate in Norway year-round, broadening their current commitment of annual winter deployments. They announced the move ushers in a "new era of joint operations in defence of NATO�s northern flank." The UK Commando Force established an operations hub, known as Camp Viking � located in the village of �verbygd, about 40 miles south of Troms� � in 2023 and are returning this year with the deployment of 1,500 personnel, plus their all-terrain vehicles, and helicopters from Commando Helicopter Force.
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