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British Carrier Tests Norway’s Supply Network

Britain’s HMS Prince of Wales replenished fuel and ammunition in central Norway, testing allied support arrangements.

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Odd Inge Teige
Nov 2

The late-October visit brought the aircraft carrier to Hammarnesodden, a military facility in Namsos, in the Norwegian region of Trøndelag. The stop tested the infrastructure and personnel needed to supply a major allied warship.

Anders Jernberg, head of the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation, told regional newspaper Adresseavisenthat the operation…

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