NATO members Estonia and Finland deploy a battlegroup along the eastern flank, focusing on Arctic warfare following the annexation of Crimea.
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Updated Jun 8
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What happened
NATO members Estonia and Finland deploy a battlegroup along the eastern flank, focusing on Arctic warfare following the annexation of Crimea.
Who's involved
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Operational cooperation focuses on Finnmark, with F-35s operating near the Arctic Circle.Sub-event
Battlegroup deployed along eastern flank focuses on Arctic warfare after Crimea annexation.1 source
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- China and Russia expanded military cooperation, leading to rising tensions between Brussels and Beijing.
- Montenegro is seeking membership in the Sky Shield Initiative, while Germany is selling light utility helicopters to the country.
- US military cuts are impacting NATO's European defense capabilities.
The entities involved
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Estonia
country in Northern Europe
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Finland
country in Northern Europe
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Arctic Circle
boundary of the Arctic
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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