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Forsvarsministeren avlyser Sverige-reise

Forsvarsminister Odd Roger Enoksen må avlyse sin planlagte reise til Stockholm 8.-9. mars på grunn av korona. Enoksen skulle etter planen hatt møter med sin svenske kollega.

Norway to provide weapons to Ukraine

The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will give M72 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine.

Norway to increase support to Ukraine and provide military equipment

The Norwegian Government has allocated up to NOK 2 billion for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and will provide military equipment such as helmets and bulletproof vests to the war-torn country. The Government will also align itself with the

Norway strongly condemns Russian attacks

‘Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. This attack is a serious violation of international law and will have dramatic consequences for the people of Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Statement by the Nordic Ministers of Defence regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Nordic countries strongly condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Nordic Ministers of Defence call on Russia to immediately cease its military action and withdraw its military forces from in and around Ukraine. Russia’s attack on Ukraine is a

Norway is increasing its contribution to NATO enhanced Forward Presence in Lithuania

Norway is strengthening its force contribution in the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Lithuania with up to 60 soldiers with a core of one mechanized infantry unit.

Threat assessments for the year set out

Today the Norwegian Intelligence Service, the Norwegian Police Security Service and the National Security Authority presented their public threat and risk assessments for 2022.

Minister of Defence Odd Roger Enoksen: NATO at a crossroad - views from Nato HQ and Norway

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By Former Minister of Defence Odd Roger Enoksen Forsvarsminister Odd Roger Enoksen sitt innlegg på Litteraturhuset 7. februar. Arrangør var Atlanterhavskomiteen og arrangementet ble kalt "NATO at a crossroad - views from Nato HQ and Norway".

Annual report 2020: Women, peace and security

This is the second yearly report on women, peace and security that is being finalised in the midst of an ongoing pandemic. A pandemic that has had a major impact on the work with women, peace and security, just as it has across the board on the

Discussed the security situation with the British Secretary of State for Defence

The challenging security situation in Europe was the main topic when ministers Wallace and Enoksen met in in Oslo on Thursday 13th of January.

Romania wants to buy Norwegian F-16

Through a letter signed by the chiefs of the two Chambers of the Romanian Parliament, sent on Monday, 20 December, the Romanian Parliament approved the acquisition of 32 Norwegian F-16 fighter jets. The estimated total Romanian budget is EUR 454

Norway participates in a project which will make it easier for military forces to cross borders in Europe

- The security situation in Europe has underlined the need for improvements in military mobility, and work to this end is taken forward in NATO, our European allies and in the Nordic context. One of the weaknesses with the current system has been

Norway to sell limited number of F-16s to Draken International

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has signed a contract with US company Draken International to sell up to 12 F-16 combat aircraft. The aircraft will be used as part of Draken’s training services in the United States.

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

Marie Lamo appointed new political advisor in MoD Norway

Marie Lamo is the political advisor for Minister of Defence Odd Roger Enoksen. They were both appointed Oct. 14th 2021 in the new Støre Government.

Odd Roger Enoksen appointed new Minister of Defence

Odd Roger Enoksen from The Centre Party was appointed as Minister in The Ministry of Defence in Norway Oct. 14th 2021.

Meld. St. 17 (2020–2021) - Cooperation for Security

Meld. St. 17 (2020–2021) Report to the Storting (White Paper)

Annual report 2018:  Implementing Norway’s National Action Plan 2015-2018

 Women, peace and security

This report concludes the reporting on the implementation of our national Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015-2018.

Future acquisitions for the Norwegian Defence Sector 2019-2026

This document gives an overview of future acquisitions for the Norwegian Defence Sector in the period 2019 - 2026.

National Cyber Security Strategy for Norway

This strategy is intended to address the challenges that will inevitably arise in conjunction with the rapid and far-reaching digitalisation of Norwegian society.