Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Saree: Our UAV force targeted the so-called Ramon Airport in the Umm al-Rashrash area in southern occupied Palestine
YAF spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree: Our rocket force carried out an operation with a Palestine 2 hypersonic ballistic missile targeting a sensitive target in the occupied Yafa area
Trump administration clears first Ukraine arms aid package paid for by allies: Reuters, citing sources
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman receives Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani at his office in Al-Yamamah Palace
Wakim: Surrender is not in our dictionary, and it is not true that "Israel" can implement its project in Lebanon and the region
Wakim: The US is preventing the armament of the Lebanese army. The question is, why are the weapons it is handed over by the Resistance being destroyed?
Wakim: The Resistance is required to hand over its weapons to the [current] authority. The question is: Is this authority independent or subservient to America?
Wakim: The Resistance in Lebanon has suffered blows but has not been defeated
Israeli media: Sirens sound in al-Quds, central region, following the detection of a missile launch from Yemen
Wakim: The entirety of Lebanon is under occupation, not just the five points in southern Lebanon

Camp Viking: New UK base in Norway for Royal Marine Commandos

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 8 Mar 2023 19:58
2 Min Read

The British Royal Navy says the base is part of the UK's efforts to strengthen NATO's capabilities in the Arctic region.

  • x
  • dsa
    British Armoured Support Group (ASG) conduct a live fire shooting with their all-terrain Viking vehicles (British Royal Navy website)

The UK established a new military base in northern Norway with aims to bolster NATO capabilities in the Arctic as the coalition continues its heavy militarization following the start of the war in Ukraine with Russia.

The military base, called Camp Viking, will host commandos of the British Royal Marines, UK's Royal Navy said on Wednesday.

The commandos will be "the tip of the Arctic spear" and "the unit the UK turns to when it needs troops able to fight in cold weather extremes," continued the statement.

Read more: Norway under fire for making record billions from gas and oil revenues

"A new Arctic operations base will support Britain's commandos for the next 10 years as the UK underscores its commitment to security in the High North."

Related News

Belarus hosts US officials at joint Zapad drills with Russia

Russian drones in airspace were 'duds': Polish FM

Norway, a neighbor of Russia, does not allow foreign countries to establish permanent bases on its soil, which is why the British military base is set to be open for 10 years only.

"The camp's location is ideal for deterring threats in the region and situated so the UK can respond rapidly if needed to protect NATO's northern flank and its close ally, Norway," the Navy said in the statement, noting that around 1,000 soldiers have been deployed to the site so far.

Read more: Sunak confirms over £2.3bln package to be sent to Ukraine in 2023

The Defense Ministry of Norway told AFP that the base has been used by NATO member states earlier and lately by Dutch Marines.

"The camp is Norwegian and financed through Norwegian infrastructure and operational funds," a Ministry spokesperson said.

Norway often hosts troops of NATO allies to conduct military exercises to train in extremely cold weather, 

It is worth noting that US investigative journalist and Pulitzer award winner Seymour Hersh, who recently published a report accusing the US of being responsible for the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, said on February 18 that it was Norway that pointed out to the United States the location of where the underwater pipeline was closest to the surface to facilitate the US operation.

  • Nato
  • war in Ukraine
  • UK
  • British Royal Navy
  • Ukraine
  • Norway
  • Arctic

Most Read

Pro-"Israel" conservative Charlie Kirk shot during Utah speech

American far-right activist Charlie Kirk shot dead during Utah speech

  • US & Canada
  • 11 Sep 2025
Uprising against Volker Turk at the Human Rights Council over Gaza.

Uprising against Volker Turk at the Human Rights Council over Gaza

  • Politics
  • 12 Sep 2025
A screengrab from the ad played on Fox News. (X Screengrab)

Fox airs ad warning Trump not to let Netanyahu 'play' him on Gaza

  • US & Canada
  • 11 Sep 2025
Lapid: Egypt’s Arab Force plan a 'severe blow' to normalization

Lapid: Egypt’s Arab Force plan a 'severe blow' to normalization

  • Palestine
  • 14 Sep 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
'Israel’s' Qatar strike backfires, fueling diplomatic fallout
Politics

'Israel’s' Qatar strike backfires, fueling diplomatic fallout

'Israel' committing genocide in Gaza, UN Commission declares
Politics

'Israel' committing genocide in Gaza, UN Commission declares

Rubio supports Gaza offensive, warns few days left for diplomacy
Palestine

Rubio supports Gaza occupation, warns of tight window for deal

US adds Colombia to drug list, drawing Petro’s rebuke
Politics

US adds Colombia to drug list, drawing Petro’s rebuke

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS