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🇳🇴 NORWAY DEPLOYS NASAMS SENSORS AND ADDITIONAL TROOPS NEAR RUSSIAN BORDER Norway's Ministry of Defence announced today, November 3, that the Norwegian Air Force is deploying NASAMS air-defence sensors to Kirkenes, near the Russian border, to strengthen drone detection and early-warning capabilities. The deployment includes: • NASAMS sensors to detect and track drones and other aerial activity. • More than 30 additional soldiers stationed with the Jegerbataljonen at the Sør-Varanger Garrison. • Enhanced airspace surveillance and situational awareness along Norway's northeastern border. • Personnel and equipment remaining deployed until the end of 2026. The deployment will also allow Norwegian forces to practise rapidly relocating personnel and equipment to new operational areas. Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik said the decision reflects lessons learned from drone incidents across Europe and the war in Ukraine, particularly the importance of early detection and warning. IMPORTANT: Norwegian authorities explicitly state that this is a preventive deployment, NOT a response to a newly identified threat. The government says it has not detected an increased aerial threat to Norway or the population of Finnmark, and that the security situation in the High North remains unchanged. The announcement specifically concerns NASAMS sensors, rather than a confirmed deployment of a complete missile-equipped NASAMS battery. The move represents another step in strengthening surveillance and preparedness along NATO's northern flank.