Politics

NATO deploys new force to counter Russia and China in the Arctic

Helen Wright

06.06.2026, 21:55

NATO’s ninth multinational battalion is led by Sweden and will boost deterrence in the Arctic. Source: Swedish Armed Forces/ Mats Carlsson — NATO’s ninth multinational battalion is led by Sweden and will boost deterrence in the Arctic. (Swedish Armed Forces/ Mats Carlsson)

The multinational battalion is based in Finland and Sweden.