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Recommendation 99
99
Following NATO accession, Finland and Sweden wish to be part of the same Joint Force...
Conclusion
Following NATO accession, Finland and Sweden wish to be part of the same Joint Force Command (JFC) as Norway to consolidate Nordic defence co-operation and inter-operability. 119 At present, however, Norway is under JFC Norfolk, while Finland sits under JFC Brunssum. This is because Norfolk lacks sufficient operational capacity at present to cover Finland (and Sweden). JFC Norfolk currently has a staff of around 200, and we heard that this would have to rise to around 600 to meet new demands. 120
Government Response
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