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  • Joint Nordic declaration of support for Ukraine

    12/07/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Today the G7 countries announced agreement on a joint declaration of support for security assurances for Ukraine. The Nordic countries stand together in declaring their support for the initiative, and Norway joins the declaration.

  • Norway will continue to contribute Norwegian forces in Lithuania

    10/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

    The Norwegian Government has now decided to extend the participation of Norwegian forces in NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Lithuania until the end of 2024. Norway has participated in the eFP since it was first deployed in 2017, and is

  • Norway and Denmark cooperate on new donations to Ukraine

    15/06/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway and Denmark agree to donate an additional 9,000 rounds of artillery to Ukraine. Norway provides the shells, while Denmark donates fuzes and propellant charges.

  • United Nations marks 75 years of peacekeeping

    29/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Since the first UN peacekeeping operation, UNTSO in the Middle East, was established on 29 May 1948, the UN has led 71 peacekeeping operations. There are currently 12 active operations. Norway has participated in 47 operations, providing more than

  • Norway is assessing how to contribute to training and education of Ukrainian personnel on fighter aircraft

    25/05/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    - Norway will consider how to contribute to the education and training of Ukrainian personnel on the F-16 fighter plane, says Norwegian minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram.

  • Future Acquisitions For the Norwegian Defence Sector 2023–2030

    22/05/2023 Plans/strategy Ministry of Defence

    A central feature in the annual updating of the Investment Plan is the preparation and publication of an unclassified overview of long-term requirements and objectives.

  • Statement from Bjørn Arild Gram meeting Ben Wallace in Northwood

    18/05/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Defence

    *Check against delivery* Let me start by thanking my very good colleague Ben for the invitation to Northwood. Norway and the United Kingdom have a long history of friendship and partnership and the UK is Norway’s most important European ally. Russia

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    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.

  • A historic day for Finland and NATO

    04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘We welcome Finland as a member of NATO. This is a historic day for Nordic and European security. Finnish membership will strengthen not only Finland’s security, but also Nordic security and NATO as a whole,’ said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

  • Norway and Denmark to cooperate on artillery ammunition donation

    03/04/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway and Denmark will donate 8,000 artillery rounds to Ukraine. Norway donates the shells, while Denmark donates the associated fuzes, propellant bags and primer cartridges.

  • Large investments in the Armed Forces

    31/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    - We must have a strong and modern defense that can prevent war and defend Norway. The government therefore proposes to start four new projects for around NOK 17 billion and change ongoing projects for around NOK 6.3 billion to strengthen the

  • Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

    21/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

    Norwegian assistance in the medical evacuation of patients from Ukraine to hospitals in Europe is in high demand in the EU and Ukraine. The Norwegian Government is extending its agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) on the transport of patients

  • Norway signs framework-agreement for joint ammunition-procurement

    20/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    On March 20st, Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) signs a framework agreement which allows the European Defense Agency (EDA) to acquire ammunition on behalf of the signatory countries.

  • Norway orders six Seahawks for the Armed Forces

    15/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    -The Norwegian government has decided to buy six new maritime helicopters. The first delivery will be in place as early as 2025. This will strengthen national control, the Armed Forces' preparedness and presence in the northern regions, says Defense

  • Norway provides Ukraine with NASAMS ground-based air defence system

    10/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway will provide Ukraine with two complete NASAMS firing units in cooperation with the United States. - Ukraine has a critical need to defend itself against missile attacks, and Norway will assist, says Norway’s minister of defence, Mr. Bjørn

  • Norway providing substantial support for earthquake victims

    07/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

    ‘The earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria has caused immense suffering and widespread destruction. A large amount of aid has been delivered and is making a real difference,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway with comprehensive tanks-package to Ukraine

    14/02/2023 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

    -Norway will donate 8 tanks and up to 4 special purpose tanks to Ukraine. We are also earmarking funds to ammunition and spare parts, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.

  • Norway sends transport plane to Türkiye to help with evacuation and transport

    11/02/2023 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

    The Norwegian Armed Forces sends a C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to Türkiye to assist in the medical evacuation of injured people and transport of emergency aid, after the devastating earthquake.

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    Norway strengthens the Armed Forces through purchase of new tanks

    03/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

    The Norwegian Government has decided to acquire 54 main battle tanks (MBT) of the Leopard 2 type from German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, with an option to purchase an additional 18 units. The first MBTs are expected to be delivered in 2026. This

  • Norway will send tanks to Ukraine

    26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    The Norwegian government supports the donation of tanks to Ukraine and Norway will contribute to the donation.

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