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Joint Viking 2025
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince met with soldiers from both Norwegian and Allied forces during his visit to the Joint Viking winter military exercise in North Norway. Some 10,000 soldiers from nine countries participated in the exercise.
The aim of the joint exercise is to enhance Allied interoperability, to train on protecting NATO's northern flank and to test Norway's ability to receive Allied reinforcements.
During his visit with the Engineer Battalion, Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s team explained the roles they are playing in the Joint Viking exercise.
Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB
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