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  • Denmark acquires Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles worth 2 billion NOK

    06/03/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

    Denmark is acquiring the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) through a rapid procurement process in collaboration with Norway. The agreement strengthens naval defence in the Nordic region and enhances cooperation between two close allies.

  • Statement from Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik on reports concerning naval support

    02/03/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

    - We have seen reports raising concerns about support for US Navy vessels in Norway. This is not in line with the Norwegian government’s policy. I can confirm that all requested support has been provided. The U.S. and Norway maintain a close and

  • Three years of medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients

    27/02/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Ever since Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Norway has contributed to the medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients. In total, Norway has transported around 2,250 patients to Norway and other European countries for

  • Joint Statement on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Norway and the United Kingdom

    20/02/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

    The UK and Norway are the closest of Allies with a deep history and a powerful defence and security relationship, built upon a shared strategic position and common outlook. We share the same security challenges, increasing threats, and commitment to

  • Norway Extends Air Defence Mission in Poland

    11/02/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway is extending its contribution to NATO’s air and missile defence in Poland until the summer. Norwegian NASAMS air defence forces will remain stationed in Rzeszów to protect key supply lines in and out of Ukraine.

  • Joint statement by the Nordic Defence Ministers

    30/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

    Today, 30 January 2025, the Nordic Ministers of Defence met in Helsinki under the Finnish chairship of Nordic defence cooperation (NORDEFCO).

  • The Defence Minister's Speech at Oslo Military Society, 20 January 2025

    22/01/2025 Speech/statement Ministry of Defence

    By Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram

  • Norway signs space agreement with the US

    16/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Today, Norway and the U.S. signed a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA), which will facilitate the launch of U.S. launchers and satellites from Andøya Spaceport.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Stoltenberg to write report on Nordic-Baltic security and defence cooperation

    15/01/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    The Heads of State and Government of the Nordic and Baltic countries have today appointed the former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to prepare an independent report with policy recommendations aimed at advancing Nordic-Baltic security and

  • White paper on total preparedness: Prepared for crisis and war

    10/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl presented the white paper on total preparedness. The white paper sets the direction for efforts to strengthen civilian resilience and total

  • 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

  • Norway contributes to international support package for Ukraine

    20/12/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Strengthening Norway’s strategic cooperation with the UK

    16/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘The UK is one of Norway’s most important allies. These are challenging times, and we are now taking steps to further strengthen our bilateral ties. The new cooperation agreement sets the direction for us to work together to safeguard common

  • Strengthening the Ukrainian Navy

    16/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

    Norway 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.

  • 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.

  • Joint Statement from The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals’ Board Meeting in Italy to Advance Space Security

    06/12/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

    The 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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