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New air surveillance radars to the Norwegian Armed Forces
17/11/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) signed a contract with Lockheed Martin on 17 of November 2022 for delivery of eight military air surveillance radars with an option for three additional radars.
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Norway signs record agreement for F-35-missiles
16/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence- This is a very important agreement both for Norway’s defensive capabilities and US-Norwegian defence cooperation, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.
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Norway signs F-16-contract with Romania
04/11/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has signed a contract with Romania for the sale of 32 Norwegian F-16 aircraft.
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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 FinanceThe 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
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Norway sends transport plane to Türkiye to help with evacuation and transport
11/02/2023 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime MinisterThe 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 provides additional weapons to Ukraine
31/03/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government has offered an additional 2000 M72 light anti-armour weapons to Ukraine.
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NATO Summit demonstrates strength of transatlantic solidarity
24/03/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister‘The fact that NATO heads of state and government are convening for the second time in less than a month to discuss our joint response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, shows clearly allied unity in NATO. Russia has underestimated the strength and
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Norway will assist in the training of Ukrainian soldiers
28/09/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway’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.
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Will donate Hellfire missiles and night vision equipment to Ukraine
08/09/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will donate Hellfire missiles to Ukraine. The donation includes approximately 160 missiles, launching pads and guidance units. Ukraine will also receive night-vision equipment drawn from Armed Forces inventories.
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Norway to support Ukrainian defence industry directly
15/11/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will support the production of military equipment within Ukraine. ‘This is crucial to ensure weapons and ammunition reach Ukrainian soldiers as quickly as possible,’ said Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram. On Friday, he signed an
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Joint statement by the Nordic Ministers of Defence
30/09/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Nordic Defence Ministers had a video-conference today about the Nord Stream pipelines. Here is their joint statement.
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Donation of artillery systems to Ukraine
02/10/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceStatement by the Norwegian, German, Slovakian and Danish Ministers of Defence regarding donation of artillery systems to Ukraine.
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Norwegian-developed drone to Ukraine
24/08/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway and Great Britain are joining forces to acquire the Norwegian micro-drone Black Hornet as a donation to Ukraine.
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Nordic countries to further strengthen cooperation on security and defence
15/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterSecurity policy was a key topic at the meeting of the Nordic Prime Ministers in Oslo today. The Nordic countries have agreed to further develop security and defence cooperation in the region.
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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
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Historic NATO Summit
29/06/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsTürkiye 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
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Norway has donated M109 to Ukraine
08/06/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway has donated 22 M109 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers. The donation also includes gear, spare parts and ammunition.
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Prime Minister and Defence Minister visited US Navy
19/09/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefencePrime 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.
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Norway contributes to international support package for Ukraine
20/12/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway 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.
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Joint statement by the Nordic Defence Ministers
30/01/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceToday, 30 January 2025, the Nordic Ministers of Defence met in Helsinki under the Finnish chairship of Nordic defence cooperation (NORDEFCO).