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Royal Marines have fired mortar rounds into the Arctic sky as intensive mission rehearsals continue in Northern Norway, where around 1,500 UK Commandos have been deployed inside the Arctic Circle as part of NATO efforts to protect the alliance’s Nordic nations. The live-fire training near Moen, more than 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle, comes as the Defence Secretary announced increased British activity in the region during a visit to Camp Viking in Øverbygd.

Royal Marines Commandos conduct Arctic mortar training before NATO Cold Response and Lion Protector drills

Royal Marines have fired mortar rounds into the Arctic sky as intensive mission rehearsals continue in Northern Norway, where around 1,500 UK Commandos have been deployed inside the Arctic Circle as part of NATO efforts to protect the alliance’s Nordic nations.

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The UK government has committed more than £650 million this week to strengthen and upgrade the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fighter jet fleet, sustaining over 1,500 skilled jobs across the country into the next decade. The investment forms part of the Strategic Defence Review commitment to continue upgrading Typhoon as the backbone of Britain’s air defence.

Britain’s defence ministry details recent contracts supporting Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jet fleet

The UK government has committed more than £650 million this week to strengthen and upgrade the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fighter jet fleet, sustaining over 1,500 skilled jobs across the country into the next decade.

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