Britain will deploy its Carrier Strike Group to the North Atlantic and High North in 2026 under Operation Firecrest, reinforcing NATO deterrence amid rising Russian military activity in the region.
In 2025, NATO air forces continued to reinforce the Alliance’s air policing posture along the eastern flank, demonstrating collective resolve to protect Allied airspace around the clock.
In early 2024, marine forces from several NATO Allies got to test their mettle against the High North, putting their cold weather lessons into practice.
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