epa11208645 Soldiers take part in the Nordic Response exercise in Kautokeino, Norway, near the border with Finland, 09 March 2024. Over 20,000 Norwegian and allied soldiers from 13 countries will train together to defend the Nordic region. Due to NATO expansion with Finland and recently Sweden in the Alliance, the exercise has been expanded to a Nordic Response. The Nordic Response 24 takes place in the northern areas of Finland, Norway and Sweden from 04 to 15 March 2024. EPA/HEIKO JUNGE NORWAY OUT
