The number of British troops in Norway will double over the next three years as part of efforts to combat Russian threats in the High North, BBC reported. 

Defence Secretary John Healey said the number of armed forces personnel stationed in the Arctic nation would rise from around 1,000 to 2,000.

The commitment follows increasing concern among Nato allies about Russia's activities in the Arctic, including the reopening of old Cold War bases and a growing military presence in the region, according to BBC.