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Norway operates F-35s on biofuel

15/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Climate and Environment

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.

Norway contributes to new donation of drones to Ukraine

09/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

'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

Historic NATO Summit

29/06/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Türkiye has agreed to support the applications of Sweden and Finland for membership of NATO, setting the stage for a historic NATO Summit in Madrid. The new Strategic Concept, support to Ukraine, and the applications from Sweden and Finland will be

JEF Defence Ministers' Statement: Finland and Sweden's application for NATO membership

15/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Today, the Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK - met in Oslo.

Norwegian-developed drone to Ukraine

24/08/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway and Great Britain are joining forces to acquire the Norwegian micro-drone Black Hornet as a donation to Ukraine.

UK Prime Minister to pay official visit to Norway

14/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be visiting Bergen together with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Monday 16 December.

Norway switches on Arctic Broadband Network

18/12/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

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 will assist in the training of Ukrainian soldiers

28/09/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram confirmed at the 11August donor conference for Ukraine, in Copenhagen, that Norway will contribute to training of Ukrainian soldiers in Great Britain.

Norway has donated M109 to Ukraine

08/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway has donated 22 M109 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers. The donation also includes gear, spare parts and ammunition.

Norway signs F-16-contract with Romania

04/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has signed a contract with Romania for the sale of 32 Norwegian F-16 aircraft.

Nordic support for Finland and Sweden

16/05/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

‘Finland’s and Sweden’s security is important to our security. Together with Denmark and Iceland, Norway stands ready to assist its Nordic neighbours by all means necessary should they be the victim of aggression on their territory before obtaining

Prime Minister and Defence Minister visited US Navy

19/09/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram had a meeting on Monday with US Navy representatives on board the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.

Norway soon to start training Ukrainian soldiers in the UK

07/10/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

The need for training Ukrainian soldiers is extensive and Norway’s contribution will be valued by Ukraine and allies both. Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram confirmed on August 11 at the donor conference for Ukraine in Copenhagen that

Norwegian Government plans to meet NATO’s 2 % goal by 2026

02/05/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

Strengthening defence and civil preparedness is one of the Government’s main priorities in the years to come.

Norway and Germany sign agreement on space cooperation

18/12/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

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.

France and Norway step up defence cooperation

16/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

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

Germany and Norway sign agreement on JSM missiles

25/06/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

The German government intends to procure Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Norway. During the NATO summit in The Hague, Defence Ministers Tore O. Sandvik and Boris Pistorius signed an agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Norway proposes Bodø as location for new NATO air operations centre

20/05/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘The Norwegian Government has decided to put forward Bodø as the location for the new NATO combined air operations centre,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norway unveils its first new super missile, JSM, and celebrates delivery of all 52 F-35 fighter jets

28/04/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

‘Norway has become the first country to receive the full delivery of all its planned F-35 fighter jets. The acquisition is a true success story. Today, the Armed Forces have also received their first super missile from the Norwegian Defence Materiel

Prime Minister Støre met with UK Prime Minister in Oslo

09/05/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, on board the Coast Guard vessel Jan Mayen in Oslo. The two leaders discussed a range of issues such as the security situation in Europe, defence, trade and the

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