联合王国将挪威的兵力增加一倍,三年内增至2 000人,以打击俄罗斯在北极的军事活动。
UK to double troops in Norway to 2,000 over three years to counter Russian military activity in the Arctic.
联合王国将在三年内将其在挪威的军事存在翻一番,增至2 000人,以便在对俄罗斯活动,包括重新开放冷战时期基地的日益关切的情况下加强北极的安全。
The UK will double its military presence in Norway to 2,000 troops over three years to strengthen Arctic security amid growing concerns over Russian activity, including the reopening of Cold War-era bases.
国防部长海利(John Healey)在访问挪威期间宣布了这一举动,强调俄罗斯增加军事存在是冷战以来对该地区的最大威胁。
Defence Secretary John Healey announced the move during a visit to Norway, emphasizing Russia’s increased military presence as the top threat to the region since the Cold War.
这一扩张支持北约北极哨兵任务,包括9月由来自联合王国、冰岛、丹麦海峡和挪威的部队参加的重大联合演习。
The expansion supports NATO’s Arctic Sentry mission and includes major joint exercises in September involving forces from the UK, Iceland, the Danish Straits, and Norway.
联合王国的承诺反映了国防开支的更广泛增加——这是冷战以来由加强欧洲安全的压力所驱动的最大持续增长。
The UK’s commitment reflects a broader increase in defence spending—the largest sustained rise since the Cold War—driven by pressure to bolster European security.