The UK’s Arctic defence strategy and the wider North
Journal: University of Southern Denmark Research Portal (University of Southern Denmark)
Year: 2021

The United Kingdom has increased its military activity in the Arctic. Indeed, it has pushed its armed forces deeper into the region. This year, the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force have conducted operations in the Barents Sea, close to Russia’s Arctic Zone. The message from Westminster to potential adversaries is clear: as the Arctic is transformed by climate change, the UK is ready (and able) to defend its interests, working with NATO but also other close allies.