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
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
Presidential Message on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
– This International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember one of the darkest periods in human history and one of the gravest atrocities the world has ever witnessed. Today, we pay respect to the blessed memories of the millions of Jewish people, who were murdered at the hands of the NaziContinue Reading
The Government Moves to Acquire Two Additional Submarines
“Submarines are an important strategic capability in Norwegian maritime areas, helping to deter potential adversaries and strengthen the defense of Norwegian interests in an unsettled time. The government will therefore acquire two additional submarines for the Armed Forces.” “Norway is a coastal and maritime nation, and submarines are absolutely centralContinue Reading
Bodø Proposed as Permanent Location for NATO Combined Air Operations Centre
NATO and Norway have agreed to offer the Norwegian Armed Forces’ base in Bodø as the permanent location for the Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC) Bodø. The proposed solution enables a more cost-effective implementation and allows the centre to reach full operational capability at an earlier stage. CAOC Bodø representsContinue Reading
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