News and press releases

NATO agrees to provide extensive support to Ukraine

12/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The NATO countries have agreed to increase military support to Ukraine significantly. Measures approved by the Allies at the Washington Summit include EUR 40 billion in support within the next year, a greater coordinating role for NATO in training

Norwegian Government to provide NOK 1 billion for air defence in Ukraine

11/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for air defence systems in Ukraine. ‘The Ukrainians need more air defence to protect the population against Russian bombs and missiles,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norway will donate F-16s to Ukraine this year

10/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against air attacks is crucial in its battle against Russia. Norway has now decided to donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. We plan to start delivering the aircraft in the course of 2024,’ said Prime Minister

Nordic cooperation strengthens NATO: Nordic declaration on cross-border airspace cooperation signed

10/07/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

‘The membership of all the Nordic countries in NATO opens the door to even closer cooperation. There is a need for more airspace to conduct Allied training and exercises. The Nordic countries have a lot to offer in this context. We have large

Agreement will significantly expand production of Norwegian artillery ammunition

09/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

At the request of the Government, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has entered into an agreement with the aerospace and defence company Nammo that paves the way for a significant increase in the production of artillery ammunition and missiles.

A stronger NATO gathers at Washington Summit

09/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The heads of state and government of NATO member states are convening at the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington to set the Alliance’s security policy course moving forward, and to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding.

Norway to donate spare parts for Sea King helicopters to Ukraine

09/07/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘As co-chair of the Maritime Capability Coalition, Norway considers it important to ensure that Ukraine is able to build its Coast Guard and increase its maritime capabilities as rapidly as possible. Norway will donate spare parts for Sea King

Military transport corridor to be established in the north

20/06/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘The fact that Norway, Sweden and Finland are now united in NATO is good for Norwegian, Nordic and Allied security. And today we have achieved an important milestone. We have agreed to establish a military transport corridor through North Norway,

Strengthening security and defence cooperation in the northern Nordic region

20/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Finnish President Alexander Stubb were in Bodø on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Discussions at the high-level meeting were focused on the efforts to strengthen

Finland and Norway sign a Memorandum of Understanding

20/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram and Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation between the two countries in Bodø, Norway, on 20 June 2024.

Rolf Folland new head of the Norwegian Military Mission in Brussels

14/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Rolf Folland has today been appointed as lieutenant general and new head of the Norwegian Military Mission in Brussels.

Norway donates mortar ammunition to Ukraine

13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Ukraine's need for firepower is extensive and urgent. After dialogue with the Norwegian Armed Forces, we have assessed what we can do further donations from the Norwegian Armed Forces' stockpiles, which can quickly be transferred to Ukraine to help

Assembly of battle tanks in Norway

11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

'I would like to congratulate KNDS Deutschland and RITEK who have today signed an agreement which means that, for the first time in history, tanks will be assembled in Norway. 37 of the 54 Leopard 2 tanks Norway has ordered from German Krauss-Maffei

Norway and EU sign Security and Defence Partnership

06/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

Today, Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell signed an agreement establishing a new Security and Defence Partnership

Norway receives award for the evacuation of Ukrainian patients to Norway and other European countries

04/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

Since August 2022, Norway has offered regular weekly flights to European countries to evacuate Ukrainian patients. The European Commission has described the flights as a mainstay of Europe’s civilian support to Ukraine. Today, Norway together with

Joint Statement by the Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group

23/05/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Today, Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - met in Palanga and gave the following statement:

Revised National Budget: The Norwegian Defence Boost Begins Now

14/05/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

The government's most fundamental task is to ensure the security of people living in Norway. Therefore, we prioritise defence, security, and preparedness, especially in a more serious security situation. In the revised national budget, the

Donations from Norway to Ukraine for around NOK 1 billion

26/04/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

‘The war in Ukraine continues with high intensity. Norway has provided critical material to Ukraine to support them in their fight against Russia. We and our allies are clear about our long-term support for Ukraine. Ukraine can count on Norway’s

New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence: 'A historic plan'

05/04/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

The Norwegian Government is proposing to parliament a historic increase in defence spending with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years, from this year to 2036 (approx. 60 billion USD). It is a historic boost for the Armed Forces. All services of

Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline in 2024

14/03/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

'The security situation nationally and internationally require that we strengthen our defence now. Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline this year. Norwegian and allied security is not to be taken for granted. We face a more dangerous and more