Norway: Chief of Defence’s comments on the long-term defence plan
On Friday 5 April, the Norwegian government presented its long-term plan for the Norwegian defence sector.
Norway announces historic increase in defence spending to strengthen armed forces
The Norwegian Government is proposing to parliament a historic increase in defence spending with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years, from this year to 2036 (approx. 60 billion USD).
Nordic Response demonstrated NATO’s ability to defend the Nordic countries
In Nordic Response 24, Finland trained and exercised for the first time defending the northern areas of NATO in a situation framework in accordance with Article 5.
Norway commits to investment aimed at reducing NASAMS delivery times
The Norwegian government has announced plans to order critical parts for the production of NASAMS air defence systems.
Norway will meet NATO’s 2% defence spending guideline in 2024
The security situation nationally and internationally require that we strengthen our defence now. Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline this year.
NATO AWACS participating in Nordic Response 24
NATO AWACS takes part in Exercise Nordic Response 24 from February 26 to March 15. The team of 15 different NATO nations will operate the two E-3A aircraft out of the airbase in Rygge, Norway.
Norway contributes to Czech procurement of artillery ammunition for Ukraine
Czechia leads an initiative to provide up to 1 million 155 mm artillery shells and other types of artillery ammunition to Ukraine.
Norway participates in air defence coalition to support Ukraine
Air defence is one of the areas of special focus among the countries that provide military support to Ukraine.
Finnish and Swedish Marines practise amphibious operations in Northern Norway
Swedish and Finnish marines launched amphibious operations from a US Navy warship in the Norwegian Arctic in preparation for NATO’s exercise Nordic Response 24.
Norway deploys Piorun air defence systems along the Russian border
The Norwegian Armed Forces deployed its newly purchased Piorun man-portable air defence systems along the Russian border.
Toward the North: Finnish Army ready to operate in Arctic conditions
The Finnish Defence Forces will participate in the Norwegian-led exercise Nordic Response 24 to be held in northern areas of Finland, Norway, and Sweden during 4–15 March 2024.
Saab receives support order for Norway’s Combat Training Centre
Saab has received an order from the Norwegian Defence Materiel Organisation regarding support, service and maintenance for the Combat Training Centre in Rena.