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UK Minister: Arctic Threats Highlight NATO's Vital Role

2/5/2026

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Carns, the UK Armed Forces Minister, says the High North is Britain's main military threat due to Russia.
During a Norway expedition, he spotlighted the Bear Gap as a NATO maritime chokepoint against Russia.
Carns, a former Royal Marine, joined ice climbing to prepare for Arctic operations.
He said NATO's collective capabilities remain significant even without the United States.

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Carns, the UK Armed Forces Minister, says the High North is Britain's main military threat due to Russia.
During a Norway expedition, he spotlighted the Bear Gap as a NATO maritime chokepoint against Russia.
Carns, a former Royal Marine, joined ice climbing to prepare for Arctic operations.
He said NATO's collective capabilities remain significant even without the United States.