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SECURITY & DEFENSE • NORDIC COUNTRIES
Nordic countries plan work toward a common defence deal
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Norway’s defence minister says Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland will work toward a common defence deal. He said the aim is to strengthen NATO’s ability to deter and defend; the report gives no details or timetable for an agreement.
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Why it matters
The effort concerns five NATO members and could affect allied defence coordination, a U.S. security interest. The report does not describe specific commitments or operational changes.
What happens next
The five countries are expected to work toward an agreement. The report does not say when negotiations will begin or conclude, or what the deal would include.
Whether the countries announce a timetable
What defence commitments or coordination the proposed deal would include