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Norway switches on Arctic Broadband Network

With two Norwegian satellites launched this summer, the Armed Forces can now communicate more effectively and operate with greater efficiency in the High North.

Norway and Germany sign agreement on space cooperation

During 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.

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

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

Norway contributes to international support package for Ukraine

Norway 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.

Press contacts

Public Affairs, Ministry of Defence Photos in high-res of the spokespersons can be found on flickr. Press contact for the Minister of Defence: +47 23 09 60 11 . No text/SMS. E-mail: FDinfo@fd.dep.no Press contact for the Chief of Defence: +47 91 66

Norway operates F-35s on biofuel

Norway is the first country to operate F-35 fighter jets using a significant proportion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. 'A historic climate initiative that can strengthen Norwegian preparedness,' said the Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram.

France and Norway step up defence cooperation

French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited Norway on 16 January. During the visit, Norway and France signed a letter of intent on closer defence cooperation. ‘France is an important ally. We want to expand and strengthen the defence and

Department for Finance and Governance

The Department of Management and Financial Governance has the overall responsibility for the planning and development of activities, the organisation and the structure of the Armed Forces within the particular long-term planning period. The

Director General Hege Sjo

The Department of Development, Administration and Preventive Security

The Department of Development and Administration spans over a range of different professional areas, some administrative and some more related to aspects of development.

Director General Wenche Stenberg

The Ministry of Defence Communication Unit

The Communication Unit coordinates communication by the Ministry of Defence.This includes media relations and monitoring, strategic communication with the sector and advising the Ministry’s departments and political leadership. The Communication

Head of Communications Ingrid Dåsnes

Norwegian support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

This is an overview of Norway’s support to Ukraine and other countries affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Department for Defence Market and Resource Policy

Director General Victoria Lossius Allum

Director of Material

Director of Material Rolf Kjos

Norway contributes to new donation of drones to Ukraine

'Norway has recently contributed NOK 700 million to a multinational initiative to procure drones for Ukraine,' said Norwegian Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram. On 9 January, he attended a Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein

Norwegian Airspace Strategy

The airspace is an important and valuable part of the Norwegian territory, in the same manner as the mainland territory and territorial waters. There is a need for clear rules governing the use of the airspace, taking into consideration increasingly