Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesTuesday, 28 April 202610:00

Defence Committee: Defence in the High North

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The Defence Committee is holding an oral evidence session to examine UK defence strategy and capabilities in the High North region, which encompasses Arctic and sub-Arctic areas including waters around Greenland, Iceland, and northern Scandinavia. This inquiry focuses on understanding military preparedness, NATO operations, and strategic challenges in this increasingly geopolitically significant area as Russia expands its Arctic presence.

The High North is strategically critical to UK and NATO security, involving emerging threats from Russian military activity, control of Arctic resources, and new shipping routes. This inquiry will assess whether UK defence capabilities and commitments in the region are adequate, affecting military spending priorities and Britain's role in Arctic security alongside allies.

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