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Norway contributes to international support package for Ukraine
20/12/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway is contributing to a £186 million package to support Ukraine (approx. NOK 2.6 billion). The funding will provide much-needed military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine.
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Norway and Germany sign agreement on space cooperation
18/12/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceDuring a visit to Haakonsvern on 2 December, Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius signed a letter of intent aimed at strengthening space cooperation and the partnership between Norway and Germany.
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Norway switches on Arctic Broadband Network
18/12/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceWith two Norwegian satellites launched this summer, the Armed Forces can now communicate more effectively and operate with greater efficiency in the High North.
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Strengthening the Ukrainian Navy
16/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceNorway will provide NOK 2.7 billion to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy. The funding will, among other things, be used to protect people in Ukraine from attacks as well as for mine clearance operations and training of Ukrainian soldiers.
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Joint Statement from The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals’ Board Meeting in Italy to Advance Space Security
06/12/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals’ Board met from December 3-5, 2024 in Florence, Italy. Senior representatives from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United
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Norway contributes F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defence to Poland
02/12/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceUkraine remains in critical need of military support, with Poland as as the most critical logistics hub.. Starting early December 2024, Norway will assume air defence responsibility for the most important hub for the transport of both civilian and
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Greater and more long-term support to Ukraine
28/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsAll political parties in the Storting (Norwegian parliament) today reached agreement on expanding and increasing the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine, which was established to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom. There is agreement between the
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Norway allocates half a billion NOK to boost Ukraine’s defence industry
21/11/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceDefence Minister Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram announced the support during a Nordic Defence Ministers’ meeting in Copenhagen on Thursday, focused on the war in Ukraine and its need for support.
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Decleration from the Ministerial Meeting in Copenhagen 20 November 2024
20/11/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceDecleration from the Defence Ministers of Northern Group.
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Norway to invite France, Germany, UK and US to discussions on strategic partnership for new frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy
19/11/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Ministry of Defence today announced its intention to invite the French, German, British and US governments to begin discussions regarding a potential strategic partnership for deliveries of new frigates to replace the Royal Norwegian
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Norway to support Ukrainian defence industry directly
15/11/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will support the production of military equipment within Ukraine. ‘This is crucial to ensure weapons and ammunition reach Ukrainian soldiers as quickly as possible,’ said Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram. On Friday, he signed an
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Norway and Moldova to strengthen cooperation
31/10/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will support Moldova in bolstering its defence sector and resilience, according to Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram, who visited Moldova on Thursday.
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Defence Minister Gram visits Ukraine: Norway increases support for the Ukrainian Air Force by NOK 1.3 billion and donates 130 small boats
30/10/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceMinister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram visited the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on 29-30 October. During his visit, he announced that Norway will increase support for Ukraine’s air force with an additional contribution of up to NOK 1.3 billion, which
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Norway providing support for more air defence to Ukraine
29/10/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence‘Norway will provide NOK 1.4 billion in funding to expand air defence systems in Ukraine. Together with other countries, Norway is providing funding that will enable Romania to send a Patriot air defence system to Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas
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Norway increases medical assistance to Ukraine
18/10/2024 News story Ministry of Defence‘Ukraine is in a demanding fight for its freedom and sovereignty. Providing sufficient numbers of personnel and materials remains critical. Helping sick and wounded soldiers so that they can return to the front or perform other important tasks, is
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New Norwegian-German initiative to strengthen critical undersea infrastructure in Europe
17/10/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceOn October 17th at the meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence in Brussels, Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram met his German counterpart Boris Pistorius for a bilateral meeting. They also signed a statement on a proposal to further
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Roadmap for ramping up production capacity in the defence industry: Norwegian Government earmarks NOK 967 million for boosting the defence industry
10/10/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe Norwegian defence industry produces important materiel for Norway, Ukraine and its allies, but the current production capacity is insufficient to meet needs. The Minister of Defence and the Minister of Trade and Industry today announced the
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Norwegian Government to expand and extend support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom
07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Norwegian Government is proposing to increase the overall funding framework for the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine to NOK 135 billion and to extend the Support Programme for an additional three years. The proposed allocation represents a
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The National Budget 2025: The Norwegian government proposes a 19 billion (NOK) increase in defence spendings
07/10/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government proposes to increase the defense budget for 2025 by NOK 19.2 billion, up to a total of NOK 110.1 billion. The proposal fulfills the first major promise of the Norwegian long-term defence plan and exceeds NATO's target of its
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Ten Years, Ten Nations: One Initiative
26/09/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceThis year, the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative celebrated ten years of working together to lead as responsible space actors.