Military Increases Readiness Level

The Norwegian military has stepped up its alert level in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine, reports the Guardian (U.K.).

The higher level means that additional personnel have been put on operational duty and the Home Guard was put on a more active footing.

Norway is also expediting the fielding of new P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and reducing training in favor of increased operational duties.

While Norwegian officials said they did not believe Russia planned to attack,...