NOK 1.2 Billion for Maritime Drones in Ukraine
The Norwegian Government will allocate NOK 1.2 billion from the Nansen Support Programme this year for the development and procurement of maritime drones for Ukraine. The initiative will also involve deliveries from both Norwegian and Ukrainian industry for the production of uncrewed vessels. (Photo of Minister of Defence, Tore O.Continue Reading
Kongsberg to deliver more JSM missiles to US Air Force
Kongsberg has signed a contract for the delivery of further Joint Strike Missiles to the US Air Force. The contract has a value of about NOK 2.7 billion. The deliveries are expected to be completed by the end of 2029. The JSM is a 5th-generation stealth air-to-surface missile, which canContinue Reading
Official Announcement: The First International Balkan War Conference are in the pipeline!
On behalf of President Arne Gerrit Halvorsen and the Former Yugoslavia Balkan Group (FYBG), we are honoured to announce the initial preparations for the First International Balkan War Conference. Our highly respected Patron, General Sir Michal Rose will be our Keynote Speaker, and we are working on a professional program.Continue Reading
Smartphone Could Become Soldiers’ New Communications Tool
The Norwegian Armed Forces are testing a new communications solution based on Google Pixel smartphones. Early results are promising: easier operation, a lower training threshold, and better coordination – both in the field and across units. The Armed Forces are currently testing smartphones as part of the future of militaryContinue Reading
US Army names next generation assault aircraft ‘Cheyenne II’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The U.S. Army announced its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft to be named the MV-75 Cheyenne II during the Army Aviation Association of America’s annual conference. The MV-75 Cheyenne II represents a new era of Army aviation, with capabilities that far exceed the current fleet. This medium-sized, verticalContinue Reading
Ovzon Launches Next-Generation Mobile Satellite Terminal – Ovzon T8
Ovzon today unveils Ovzon T8, the smallest mobile satellite terminal in its class, enabling new use cases for connectivity across military and civil defence, as well as commercial sectors. “The Ovzon T8 represents a step-change in what is possible with mobile satellite communications. By drastically reducing size, we are enablingContinue Reading
Norway donates F16 to Ukraine, but in slow motion
Norway is contributing, as part of a broader coalition of Allies and partners, to help Ukraine develop a modern fighter air force based on the F-16 platform. (Photo by Fabian Helmersen / Forsvaret) Norway has donated six F-16 fighter aircraft to Ukraine. In addition to the aircraft donation, Norway isContinue Reading
Dr Ajit Maan, author of Narrative Warfare and Lt. Col. Scott Mann, author of Nobody Is Coming to Save You.
Kristina Tanasichuk sits down with Dr Ajit Maan, author of Narrative Warfare and Lt. Col. Scott Mann, author of Nobody Is Coming to Save You. Storytelling has always worked like glue to hold cultures together. We need to engage this human capacity now more than ever. Join me and myContinue Reading
NATO: Significant increase in defence investment from Europe and Canada
On Thursday, 26 March 2026, at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Mark Rutte presented NATO’s 2025 Annual Report—an assessment that reflects both a shifting security landscape and an Alliance undergoing rapid transformation. At the 2025 Summit in The Hague, Allies took a historic decision: to raise defence investment to 5% ofContinue Reading
General Sir Hugh Michael Rose Appointed Patron of the Former Yugoslavia Balkan Group
We are humble proud to inform that General Sir Hugh Michael Rose was unanimously elected as Patron of the Former Yugoslavia Balkan Group during our 2025 Annual Meeting. General Sir Hugh Michael Rose (UK) served as Commander of the Bosnia-Herzegovina Command (BHC) under UNPROFOR from October 1993 to February 1995.Continue Reading