UK media: Britain to double troop presence in Norway to 2,000
【环球时报报道 记者 周扬】英国广播公司11日称，英国将在未来三年内把驻挪威部队人数增加一倍，从目前约1000人增至2000人，以应对所谓俄罗斯在高北地区日益增长的军事威胁。
英国国防大臣希利将于12日在布鲁塞尔北约总部与盟国国防部长讨论相关计划。英国外交大臣伊薇特·库珀提出“北极哨兵”倡议，旨在加强对该地区的监视与安全机制，其模式参照北约现有机制，如“波罗的海哨兵”和“东部哨兵”。英国媒体称，该倡议旨在提升区域安全，并回应美国总统特朗普此前就格陵兰岛安全问题表达的关切。
作为增兵部署的一部分，1500名皇家海军陆战队突击队员将于3月参加北约“寒冷反应”演习。此次大规模演习将在挪威、芬兰和瑞典举行，旨在提升在极端北极环境下的作战能力。
自俄乌冲突爆发以来，英国及其北约盟国持续指称俄罗斯对海底电缆和管道构成威胁。2025年，英国与挪威签署防务协议，两国海军将组建联合舰队，共同追踪俄罗斯潜艇。
The UK plans to double its military presence in Norway from 1000 to 2000 troops over the next three years to counter increasing Russian military threats. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace will discuss this initiative with NATO allies in Brussels. As part of this deployment, 1500 Royal Marines will participate in NATO's Cold Response exercise in March, aimed at improving operational capabilities in extreme Arctic conditions.
- UK to increase troop numbers in Norway from 1000 to 2000 over three years.
- Defense Secretary to discuss plans with NATO allies in Brussels.
- 1500 Royal Marines to participate in NATO exercise in March.
- The initiative aims to enhance regional security against Russian threats.
- UK and Norway to form a joint naval fleet by 2025.