Speech at the Medal Ceremony for Operation Gungne
Speech at the Medal Ceremony for Operation Gungne: By Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik Dear soldiers, Norway’s support to Ukraine through Ellisiv – Operation Gungne – is among the most important efforts we undertake today. For Ukraine. And for our own security. Today, you are receiving the Armed ForcesContinue Reading
Martin Fjell will be the new CFO of KONGSBERG
The new KONGSBERG executive management team is taking shape. Martin Wien Fjell has accepted the future position as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of KONGSBERG. At the same time Camilla Kiss has been appointed acting President of Kongsberg Discovery. Fjell has broad experience from both operational management andContinue Reading
Norway to provide an additional NOK 465 million in humanitarian support to Ukraine
Humanitarian needs in Ukraine continue to rise steeply. Russia has intensified its attacks, forcing Ukrainians to flee their homes and causing more and more civilian casualties. ‘Norway’s humanitarian support to Ukraine is saving lives and alleviating suffering. It is helping the Ukrainian people to retain their resilience. This is aContinue Reading
Norway support the UN Security Council resolution on Gaza
Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the UN Security Council resolution on Gaza; ‘I welcome the Security Council’s decision. The Security Council must endorse the 20-point peace plan, which Norway also supports. It is crucial that the ceasefire in Gaza is respected and continues, and that work onContinue Reading
Dr. Ajit Maan appointed new Military Writers Guild President!
Dr. Maan specializes in Narrative Warfare and Strategic Influence in large-scale conflict. She is Professor of Practice in the Master’s Program in Global Security and a faculty member of the Center for Future Security, at Arizona State University. She is a highly respected contributor to Defence and Intelligence Norway andContinue Reading
NATO Allies Gather in Oslo to Discuss Hybrid Threats
This week, colleagues from NATO and NATO member states gathered in Oslo for a hybrid symposium to discuss strengthened defence and deterrence against hybrid threats. Photo: NATO’s Deputy Secretary General Jean-Charles Ellermann-Kingombe represented the Alliance at the hybrid symposium in Oslo this week. Here he is pictured with part ofContinue Reading
Norway’s battle against organized crime: Will make it easier to seize money and status symbols from criminals
Norway has been hit by a flood of imported crime. International gangs operate in all Police districts. New tools are now being used to fight organized crime. Before Christmas, the government will present a new bill on independent confiscation, which will make it easier to seize assets from criminals –Continue Reading
Norway acquires more NASAMS air defence technology
The Norwegian government has ordered more NASAMS air defence components from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’), which will strengthen the country’s defence capabilities to combat aerial threats. The contract has a value of about NOK 1 billion. “The government is prioritising strengthening our air defence. This agreement is an importantContinue Reading
Aas-Hansen Discusses Drones and Emergency Preparedness with NATO and the EU
Minister of Justice and Public Security Astri Aas-Hansen held meetings this week in Brussels with representatives from NATO and the European Union. The discussions focused on national resilience in an allied context, hybrid threats, emergency preparedness, and strengthening civil defence capabilities. Photo: EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Bartjan Wegter and Minister ofContinue Reading
Norway in Afghanistan 2015 – 2021
In the early hours of 15 August 2021, President Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan. The Taliban entered Kabul and seized power. Within two weeks, more than 100 000 Afghans and international citizens were evacuated from the country. Norwegian and American soldiers were the last to leave Kabul airport in the finalContinue Reading