Nordic Unity Strengthens Security
The Norwegian and Swedish Chiefs of Defence emphasise that Nordic unity within NATO strengthens regional security. At the same time, they stress that continued support for Ukraine remains essential. This article was produced by the Norwegian Armed Forces’ Department of Strategic Communication. Photo: Torbjørn Kjosvold / Norwegian Armed Forces. WithContinue Reading
Cold Response 2026: 25.000 Soldiers Training to Defend Norway and NATO’s Northern Flank
Approximately 25,000 soldiers from 14 nations will participate in the Norwegian-led exercise Cold Response, one of the largest military winter exercises conducted in Northern Europe. During Cold Response, participating forces will train on the reception of allied reinforcements into Norway, close multinational cooperation, and the execution of military operations underContinue Reading
War in Middle-East: PST considers the threat level in Norway to remain unchanged
The Police and the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) are continuously assessing the very serious situation related to Iran and its impact on Norway. PST considers the threat level in Norway to remain unchanged. “When events occur in the Middle East, the world, Europe, and Norway are affected. This impactContinue Reading
KONGSBERG to upgrade combat system on Skjold class, among the fastest naval vessels in the world
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency for upgrading the combat system on board the Norwegian Navy’s Skjold class vessels. Photo:Ludvig Kjendalen / Norwegian Armed Forces The contract has a value of about NOK 400 million, and the deliveries from KONGSBERG willContinue Reading
India agreed to halt purchases of Russian oil and to increase imports of U.S. and potentially Venezuelan crude, alongside broad tariff reductions on Indian goods
The United States and India announced today a comprehensive trade agreement under which President Donald Trump stated that India agreed to halt purchases of Russian oil and to increase imports of U.S. and potentially Venezuelan crude, alongside broad tariff reductions on Indian goods. President Donald J. Trump: By the authorityContinue Reading
Norway is facing the most serious security policy situation since the Second World War
Today, Friday, 6 February, Beate Gangås presented PST’s annual National Threat Assessment. She stated that Norway is facing the most serious security policy situation since the Second World War. This is the foreword by the Director General Beate Gangåsof the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST), in the National Threat AssessmentContinue Reading
Germany and Sweden order Kongsberg Remote Weapon Stations for CAVS 6×6 Programme
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract with Patria for the delivery of PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) to support the German and Swedish Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 programmes. The total volume of this procurement is several hundred PROTECTOR RS4 stations. The contract has a valueContinue Reading
Kongsberg wins NOK 16 billion contract to deliver Counter-UAS solutions in Poland
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) and consortium partner Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a contract with the Polish Armaments Agency for the delivery of Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) to protect the country against the evolving threats from unmanned aerial platforms. The contract is worth about NOK 16 billion toContinue Reading
NOK 19 billion investment: Government of Norway Selects South Korean Hanwha for Long-Range Precision Missiles
The Government of Norway has decided to proceed with the South Korean company Hanwha as the supplier of the Norwegian Armed Forces’ new system for land-based long-range precision missiles. “Land-based long-range precision fires represent a new capability for the Norwegian Armed Forces. The Government’s priority is to rapidly strengthen Norway’sContinue Reading
Perpetual Conflict: Russia and the Struggle for European Security
Tartu, Estonia – The Baltic Defence College (BALTDEFCOL) is pleased to announce its 12th Annual Conference on Russia, titled “Perpetual Conflict: Russia and the Struggle for European Security”, which will take place 5–6 March 2026 at the V Spa Hotel and Conference Centre in Tartu. For 11 years, this ConferenceContinue Reading