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Greece: Military and Paramilitary Forces — NATO's Eastern Flank, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and Defense Spending
An analytical examination of Greece's defense economics, exploring its high military expenditures, its pivotal strategic role on NATO's eastern flank, the geopolitical tensions in the Aegean, and the modernization of its armed forces and coast guard.
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Norway: Military and Paramilitary Forces — NATO's Northern Flank, the Coast Guard, and the High North Defense
This article examines Norway's critical role as NATO's sentinel in the High North and on the alliance's northern flank bordering Russia. It details the structures of the Norwegian Armed Forces, the 'Total Defense' doctrine, the system of selective conscription, and the vital role of the Coast Guard in protecting offshore energy assets. Additionally, the analysis covers the country's defense economics and its multi-billion-dollar military modernization projects including the F-35 fighter and Type 212CD submarines.
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