The UK and Norway have signed what both governments describe as their most extensive defence cooperation agreement in modern times, strengthening joint efforts to counter rising Russian undersea activity in the North Atlantic.
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency and General Dynamics European Land Systems–Bridge Systems have signed a contract for the latest generation of the M3 amphibious bridge and ferry system.
Norway’s first Leopard 2A8NOR main battle tank has officially rolled out from the KNDS factory in Munich, marking what officials describe as a historic boost to national land forces.
The Leopard 2A8 includes the Trophy active protection system from Rafael, which intercepts incoming projectiles before impact to improve survivability for crew and vehicle.
Several French Rafale fighter jets operated from Ørland Air Base last week as part of a four-day training mission.
Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen hosted a meeting of Nordic defence ministers in Helsinki on 12 November 2025.
Nordic defence firm Nammo has signed a letter of intent with a Ukrainian industrial partner to expand cooperation in ammunition production and supply.
NHIndustries SAS will take back nine NH90 helicopters from Norway and pay €305 million in compensation, concluding a long-running dispute over delayed deliveries and underperformance of the aircraft.
The Norwegian government has signed a contract worth approximately €85 million with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to acquire additional NASAMS air defence components.
The Norwegian Army has officially received its first Valkyrie drone swarm system, developed by Six Robotics in partnership with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI).
Norway unveils strategy for new frigates: boosting maritime defence and national industry.
Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services has officially opened a new F-35 maintenance facility in Rygge, southeastern Norway.
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