NATO Integrates All Nordic Countries in the Arctic Region into a Unified Command System

Source: Global Times
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新华社布鲁塞尔1月22日电(记者丁英华 张馨文)北约欧洲盟军最高司令亚力克苏斯·格林克维奇22日在布鲁塞尔举行的发布会上表示,北约近期已重新调整联合行动区域边界,将北极地区所有北欧国家都纳入同一指挥体系,由设在美国弗吉尼亚州诺福克市的北约联合部队司令部统一指挥。

格林克维奇说,关于北约如何在北极进一步加强行动,将等待政治层面指导。对于接下来可能开展的“北极哨兵”行动,他表示,北约尚未启动正式规划工作,但已做好相关准备。

Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Command & Control
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
NATO has integrated all Nordic countries in the Arctic region into a unified command structure and is preparing for potential operations in the Arctic.
Location
Arctic region
Unit
NATO
Time
January 22
Equipment
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Summary

NATO has integrated all Nordic countries in the Arctic region into a unified command structure, with the command based in Norfolk, Virginia. This adjustment was announced by NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, who indicated that preparations for potential operations, including the 'Arctic Sentinel,' are underway, pending political guidance.

Key Facts
  • NATO has adjusted the joint operational area boundaries in the Arctic region.
  • All Nordic countries are now under a unified command structure.
  • The command is based in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • NATO is preparing for potential Arctic operations, specifically the 'Arctic Sentinel' operation.