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Sweden to Host NATO's Logistics Headquarters in the Nordic Region

The Swedish city of Enköping is to host NATO's regional logistics headquarters. The establishment is part of the new military division of responsibilities in the Nordic region, and will support troop movements in NATO’s Northwest Area of Operations, says Professor Håkon Lunde Saxi at the Norwegian Defence Command and Staff College.

Arne O. Holm says

Arne O. Holm

The Spectacular Arctic: On Church Walks and Football

Kiruna: This week, I have wandered and biked around Kiruna, a Swedish mining city, home to 22.4000 inhabitants. The city is moving and even the old, beautiful church has been on a drive. Back in Norway, I've seen an Arctic football club, Bodø Glimt, take its first step into European top football.

Oppstilling ved Porsangmoen leir under markeringen av opprettelsen av Finnmarksbrigaden. (Foto: Helene Sofie Thorkildsen/Forsvaret)

Norway Establishes New Brigade in the North

The Finnmark Land Defense on NATO’s northern flank has now been developed into the Finnmark Brigade, Norway’s first new brigade since the Cold War. "The aim is to deter those who do not wish us well," says the Norwegian Minister of Defense.

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Strengthens the Finnmark Defense With Artillery

"The government is speeding up the announced purchase of K9 artillery guns…

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Germany's Deputy Defense Minister Visits Greenland

Nils Schmid, the Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister of…

SCIENCE / 20.08.2025

Rapid Ice-Melting in Svalbard

A brand new study shows that around 61.7 gigatons of ice disappeared from…

POLITICS / 20.08.2025

Norway's Arctic Strategy to be Presented on August 26th

Norway's Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Kjersti…

Spectacular Views: Kiruna Church Moves to a New City

Kiruna, Northern Sweden (High North News): Mining towns are a breed of their own. When the mines were empty, people moved on. In Kiruna, however, the municipality and LKAB see it differently. The city itself has relocated to make room for the iron ore mine. Yesterday, an over 100-year-old church was on the move.

Direktør for logistikk i USAs militære sjefsnemd, viseadmiral Dion D. English, og Leigh Method, statssekretær for logistikk i USAs forsvarsdepartement, førte an den amerikanske delegasjonen av logistikkledere på besøk i det nordlige Norden. Her er de i Norge sammen med sjefen for Forsvarsstaben, generalløytnant Ingrid Gjerde, og sjefen for Forsvarets logistikkorganisasjon, generalmajor Anders Jernberg. (Foto: Johannes Bærhaugen/Forsvaret)

US Military Logistics Leadership Visited the Northern Nordic Region

Norway, Sweden, and Finland recently welcomed the US Armed Forces logistics leadership for meetings focused on the High North. "We discussed which areas are central in logistics planning for conducting operations in the North," says the deputy commander of the Norwegian Defense Logistical Organisation.

The Arctic of the Past To Illuminate the Future Ice-Free Arctic Ocean

On Sunday, the Norwegian research vessel R/V Kronprins Haakon set sail for the Arctic Ocean. Aboard are researchers who will gather geological samples from the past in order to better understand the future of the Arctic.

High North News investigates: The Russian Gas Flow

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Norway to Inspect Sanctioned Tankers in Efforts To Curb Russian Shadow Fleet

Norway has announced to begin inspecting foreign-flagged tankers passing through its…

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Photo Series: Join Us in Old Kiruna

Kiruna, Northern Sweden (High North News): The city of Kiruna in Northern Sweden is being relocated to make room for mining under the city, leading the ground to sink and form cracks, which again poses a risk to the building and the inhabitants. Join High North News on a tour of the old and now-abandoned mining city.

Canadiske styrker øver ved Cambridge Bay på Victoriaøya, som ligger langs Nordvestpassasjen, under operasjon Nanook-Nunakput 2023. (Foto: Alana Morin/Canadas forsvar)

Canada Prioritizes Military Presence in the North

"Asserting sovereignty in the Canadian Arctic is becoming ever more important as our adversaries increase their activity in the region," says Canada's Minister of Defense, David McGuinty. This season, Canadian forces are deployed on multiple Arctic operations.

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Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Sees Flurry of Activity Following Alaska Summit, Including Shipment of Valuable Gas Condensate

After months of inactivity Russian gas carriers in the Barents Sea simultaneously lifted their anchors as the Trump-Putin summit took place in Alaska. Then a gas condensate tanker loaded cargo at the Arctic LNG 2 project, a first in 2025.

Knowledge Needs for Navigating the Central Arctic Ocean

Op-ed: The Central Arctic Ocean is becoming more accessible for shipping. The ability to navigate at the top of the globe presents new opportunities, risks, and uncertainties. We need more transdisciplinary research to develop proactive responses to shipping growth.

Arne O. Holm says

Arne O. Holm

Putin Meeting Trump in the Arctic Has a Purely Practical, Not Political, Reasoning

Commentary: At the time of writing, the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska is only hours away. The meeting takes place in the American Arctic for purely practical, not political reasons. The symbolism, however, is heavy.

CEO Rachel Kallander of Arctic Encounter

Convened Participants from 27 Countries in Alaska: "We Feel the Intensity of the Changes"

"Building and strengthening global partnerships is more important than ever. And we know that doing that in-person meetings, whether here in Alaska, in Norway, or elsewhere, is imperative," says Rachel Kallander, CEO of Arctic Encounter Summit.

5. august kastet den norske seilskuta Statsraad Lehmkuhl loss i Nuuk, Grønland, med kurs for Nordvestpassasjen. Her er den i Davisstredet på vei mot første stopp ved Pond Indlet på den canadiske Baffinøya før isforholdene tilsa at kursen måtte endres. (Foto: André Marton Pedersen/Statsraad Lehmkuhl)

Statsraad Lehmkuhl’s Voyage Was Poorly Planned, Says Researcher

The Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl recently had to cancel a voyage through the Northwest Passage due to ice conditions. The voyage should have taken place in September, when sea ice extent is at its lowest, states a researcher. The expedition leader responds to the criticism.

Forsvarsminister Tore O. Sandvik

Norway's Minister of Defense: The Establishment of the NATO Air Operations Centre Is on Track

Bodø, Northern Norway (High North News): The temporary premises of NATO's third Combined Air Operations Center will be ready at the Armed Forces' base in Bodø already in October. Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik commends the progress.

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Wants to Assess Possibility of Nuclear Power in Svalbard

Svalbard kjernekraft AS has submitted a proposal for assessing the possibility of nuclear power to the Governor of Svalbard.

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China Launches 18-Day Arctic Express Containership Route To Europe With Stops in UK, Germany, Poland

A Chinese shipping company is set to launch the first liner-type container shipping route via the Arctic. The service will begin in September connecting three ports in China to four destinations in Western Europe.

The Arctic Encyclopedia Aims to Showcase the Breadth of the Arctic

This week, the Arctic Economic Council launched its Arctic Encyclopedia, aiming to showcase the cultural, economic, and emotional breadth of the Arctic. The book features contributions from more than 200 individuals across 36 countries and "reframes how the Arctic is perceived."

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Putin and Trump With Joint Press Conference in Alaska

The summit between Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will begin at 11:30 local time (Alaska Daylight Time), Kremlin confirms. The meeting will take place at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Anchorage, Alaska, and will be followed by a joint press conference.

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South Korea To Enter Arctic Shipping With Pilot Operations During Summer 2026

South Korea will establish a dedicated Arctic shipping division within its new government and launch pilot operations next summer. The government aims to use Arctic shipping to economically revive the country’s southern ports.