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joint efforts of the international experts. We cover the most recent
developments in science, business, and technologies, as well as key
political and economic trends across the Arctic in the form of news,
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Moving Toward Arctic Alaska Oil Lease Sale
The Trump administration is proceeding with new oil leasing on Alaska's North Slope.
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Norway To Upgrade Its Submarine Fleet
It has been many years since it became clear that Norway would replace its current submarines and the Ula class, which are around 35 years old. The agreement with Germany on a strategic partnership was signed in 2017, while the contracts were signed in 2021.
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A Third Of Norway's New Soldiers Will Serve In The Arctic
At the same time as the Norwegian Armed Forces are being strengthened, even more commuters are expected in the future. Nils Kvilvang would not have accepted the job in Finnmark if he did not get to commute.
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Finnish Military Rob Funds From Civil Authorities Of Eastern And Northern Finland
In Eastern and Northern Finland, the redirection of regional development funds to the defence industry and improving military mobility is being criticised.
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Will Finland Abandon Israeli David's Sling Air And Missile Defence System?
The agreement signed by Finland in November 2023 to acquire David's Sling system from the Israeli Rafael Group is a typical life-cycle service. Rafael was not the only one to offer the high-range air defence system Finland needed, but the David's Sling won the tender.
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Major Tax Increase Won't Balance Iceland's 2026 Budget
The Ministry of Finance reminds the cabinet in Althingi that the stability rule means that budget spending cannot be increased by more than 400 million during the parliamentary session.
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Iceland Will Be A Good Host Country For NATO Without Its Own Army
As Iceland is a military-free nation, cooperation with other countries is essential for ensuring its defence against potential military threats, as well as against the growing, multifaceted non-military threats the country faces.
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