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flag UK troops trained in Norway’s Arctic Circle for cold-weather combat amid rising NATO focus on the region.

flag British military personnel conducted extreme cold-weather training in Norway’s Arctic Circle as part of Operation Clockwork, including jumping into freezing waters and performing survival drills. flag The exercises, held in Bardufoss, involved aviation sorties over rugged terrain and focused on Arctic combat readiness. flag The training reflects growing NATO interest in the region amid rising geopolitical tensions over Greenland’s strategic importance. flag Climate change and resource access have increased military activity in the Arctic, prompting the UK and other allies to enhance cold-weather capabilities. flag Specific troop numbers or strategic goals were not disclosed.

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