2. As a part of a stronger Arctic defense strategy, a full-fledged cavalry battalion with about 400 soldiers will be based in Porsanger this year, the military base located near the town of Lakselv in northern Norway.

As a part of a stronger Arctic defense strategy, a full-fledged cavalry battalion with about 400 soldiers will be based in Porsanger this year, the military base located near the town of Lakselv in northern Norway.