The Arctic region is transforming from an area of peaceful cooperation into a competitive environment for resources and territorial claims. Norway, strategically located next to Russia, is central to this shift, hosting a secret military headquarters where strategies against potential Russian aggression are formulated in collaboration with NATO allies. Katya Adler reports on her exploration of this command center and the Norwegian warships involved in military exercises in Arctic waters, while providing insights on NATO’s evolving tactics in the High North.