British Royal Marines embarking onto a sea king helicopter – Photo by British MOD/Wiki Commons
It’s all about the Arctic, now.
Against the background of increased Russian activity in the Arctic and the controversy over the US interest in the island of Greenland, the United Kingdom and Norway signed back in early December a military agreement known as the Lunna House Agreement.
Norway and the United Kingdom today signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement
The agreement provides for closer integration between Norwegian and British forces, cooperation on frigates, and joint drone projects in the High North.
British forces will assume a larger… pic.twitter.com/PVOguESg3w
— Norwegian Ministry of Defence (@Forsvarsdep) December 4, 2025
The Royal Marines are back in the Arctic Circle —stronger than ever
The UK and Norway are embarking on a new era of joint operations to defend NATO’s northern flank and deter emerging threats. Under the new agreement, the UK’s Commando Force, led by the Royal Marines,… pic.twitter.com/WcDgzPKChm
— NATO Allied SOF Command (SOFCOM) (@NATO_SOF) January 7, 2026
Ostensibly, the two NATO allies focus on countering increased Russian threats in the North Atlantic and High North – but it’s not a coincidence that this is happening right after Donald J. Trump said that the US ‘has to have Greenland’.
The Lunna House deal provides for closer integration of forces, greater British military presence in Norway, and year-round Royal Marines operations in the Arctic.
The UK will deploy 1,500 Royal Marines to Norway year round as NATO steps up its Arctic posture amid growing tensions over Greenland.
The move follows NATO agreement to expand surveillance, increase defense spending, boost military exercises, and form a joint fleet of 13+… pic.twitter.com/8NaZZzjgrY
— Defence Index (@Defence_Index) January 10, 2026
And it’s being implemented fast, as 150 Royal Marines have already been deployed in Norway as part of the new agreement.
BBC reported:
“Taunton’s 40 Commando arrived in Norway’s Camp Viking last week for the first time since 2020 as part of the long-standing commitment to cold weather warfare.
It comes against the backdrop of the Lunna House Agreement, which was signed in December. The deal is designed to protect undersea cables – which are increasingly under threat from Moscow, according to the Ministry of Defense (MoD).”
British Royal Marines disembarking of a Aircraft Carrier – Wiki Commons
British Royal Marines on X.
“The 40 Commando will operate from allied ships and landing craft, training to be ready for potential combat in the one of the world’s most inhospitable environments.
[…] The MoD reported a 30% increase in Russian vessels threatening UK waters in the past two years, which prompted the new agreement. The UK Commando Force established an operations hub – known as Camp Viking – in 2023, located in the village of Øverbygd.”
Deep breaths The @RoyalMarines exercising in Northern Norway are tested in many different way, including through the infamous “ice plunge” challenge in full kit.
@DefenceHQ pic.twitter.com/IO8jGRo4fb
— British Embassy Oslo (@UKinNorway) January 20, 2026
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