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The UK's Defence Contribution in the High North

29 March 2022

Proposing MP
Ben Wallace Con
Wyre and Preston North
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Mr Ben Wallace is publishing a new Defence Policy Document for the High North to outline the UK’s military contribution and objectives in the Arctic region.

Action Requested

The document outlines commitments such as protecting critical infrastructure, ensuring freedom of navigation, reinforcing international rules-based systems, and contesting malign behaviors. It will be reviewed regularly over a 10-year period.

Key Facts

  • The UK Government is reviewing its broader approach to the Arctic and will publish a new integrated Arctic Policy Framework later in 2022.
  • The Defence Contribution document supports wider UK aims as outlined in the Beyond the Ice framework.
  • The policy focuses on protecting critical national infrastructure, ensuring freedom of navigation, reinforcing UNCLOS, and contesting malign behaviors.
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