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150 British Royal Marines Deployed to Norway After ‘Lunna House’ Agreement – Forces To Train Year-Round Cold Weather Warfare

January 27, 2026

Silhouetted soldiers prepare to board a military helicopter on a ship, showcasing a scene of teamwork and readiness for a mission.

Silhouetted soldiers prepare to board a military helicopter on a ship, showcasing a scene of teamwork and readiness for a mission.
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.

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.

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).”

Night vision view of military helicopters landing on an aircraft carrier, showcasing personnel and equipment in a green-tinted environment.
British Royal Marines disembarking of a Aircraft Carrier – Wiki Commons
Military personnel skiing in snowy landscape during training exercise at dusk, showcasing teamwork and winter survival skills in a remote environment.
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.”

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