Nammo and BAE Systems sign agreement to boost munitions collaboration
Nammo and BAE Systems, two of Europe’s leading defence firms, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint opportunities in munitions and energetics.
Chemring and Norwegian Government advance military explosives feasibility study
Chemring has confirmed that its joint feasibility study with the Norwegian Government will move into a second phase, following an announcement in the company’s 2025 interim results.
Germany signs agreement with Norway for Joint Strike Missile (JSM) procurement
Germany has signed an agreement with Norway to procure Joint Strike Missiles (JSM), in a deal valued at approximately NOK 6.5 billion.
Norwegian government commits to 5% of GDP for defence spending
The Norwegian Government has announced its decision to allocate 5% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to defence-related expenditures.
Norway to procure 80 additional CV90 combat vehicles in multinational defence deal
Norway has announced plans to purchase approximately 80 new CV90 combat vehicles for its Armed Forces as part of a joint procurement with five allied countries.
Six European countries sign statement on possible joint procurement of CV90 fighting vehicles
On 5 June 2025, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia and the Netherlands signed a statement of intent to explore a potential joint procurement of CV90 armoured infantry fighting vehicles.
Norway and Navantia settle Helge Ingstad dispute through judicial mediation
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence and Spanish shipbuilder Navantia have reached a settlement in the long-standing dispute over the frigate Helge Ingstad.
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Kongsberg sign new cooperation agreement to bolster defence partnership
The agreement outlines plans to explore long-term cooperation across multiple military domains.
Norway and U.S. pioneer cross-national weapons integration in NATO’s Formidable Shield 25
In a first for NATO, Norwegian Armed Forces successfully guided live U.S. munitions to target during a multinational exercise on 14 May, using an advanced networked weapons system.
Norway delivers two more F-16 fighter jets to Romania
Two F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft purchased from Norway landed on Thursday, 22 May, at the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii.
Lithuania plans to acquire Vanguard-class multirole military ships from Norway
Lithuania is exploring the purchase of multirole military ships from Norway, Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė announced following a meeting with her Norwegian counterpart Tore O. Sandvik in Lithuania.
First to fire: air defenders conduct first NATO live fire with SGT STOUT in Norway
Soldiers of the 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment recently joined NATO allies in the Arctic Circle for Exercise Formidable Shield 2025, putting the U.S. Army’s newest short-range air defense system, the SGT STOUT, to the test through multiple live-fire engagements.