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Royal Marines Deploy to Norway to Enhance Cold Warfare Skills

1/26/2026

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About 150 Royal Marines from Somerset deployed to Norway under a new agreement to strengthen cold weather warfare capabilities.
Taunton's 40 Commando arrived at Camp Viking recently, marking their first deployment since 2020.
The deployment follows the Lunna House Agreement signed in December to safeguard undersea cables threatened by Moscow.
The 40 Commando will train with allied ships and landing craft to prepare for potential combat in challenging conditions.

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About 150 Royal Marines from Somerset deployed to Norway under a new agreement to strengthen cold weather warfare capabilities.
Taunton's 40 Commando arrived at Camp Viking recently, marking their first deployment since 2020.
The deployment follows the Lunna House Agreement signed in December to safeguard undersea cables threatened by Moscow.
The 40 Commando will train with allied ships and landing craft to prepare for potential combat in challenging conditions.