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).
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.
The Norwegian government has announced plans to order critical parts for the production of NASAMS air defence systems.
The security situation nationally and internationally require that we strengthen our defence now. Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline this year.
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.
Czechia leads an initiative to provide up to 1 million 155 mm artillery shells and other types of artillery ammunition to Ukraine.
Air defence is one of the areas of special focus among the countries that provide military support to Ukraine.
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.
The Norwegian Armed Forces deployed its newly purchased Piorun man-portable air defence systems along the Russian border.
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 has received an order from the Norwegian Defence Materiel Organisation regarding support, service and maintenance for the Combat Training Centre in Rena.
Lockheed Martin delivered the first of four C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters with the Block 8.1 upgrade to the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF).
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