Marines 'poised for ops' in return to Arctic Circle

BRITISH commandos are returning in force year-round to the Arctic Circle amid ongoing global tensions.

- By DEAN MURRAY

The Royal Navy said the recent agreement between the UK and Norway paves the way for the UK’s Commando Force - led by the Royal Marines - to operate in Norway year-round, broadening their current commitment of annual winter deployments.

They announced the move ushers in a “new era of joint operations in defence of Nato’s northern flank”.