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Increased military presence in the North could provide much-needed infrastructure to the region: MPs, experts

Northern MPs say they're open to increased military presence in the Arctic to protect the region’s sovereignty against Russia, but stress the importance of community consultation.

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Increased military presence in the North could provide much-needed infrastructure to the region: MPs, experts

Northern MPs say they're open to increased military presence in the Arctic to protect the region’s sovereignty against Russia, but stress the importance of community consultation.

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