Russian Intelligence Operation Thwarted
The Swedish Security Service (Säkerhetspolisen) has mapped and acted against a Russian intelligence operation aimed at influencing Swedish decision-making and discrediting Sweden, the European Union and NATO. The Russian operation was conducted, among other means, through an agent from a foreign diplomatic mission in Sweden. The Russian intelligence operation hadContinue Reading
Lars Sivert Lervik Appointed New Chief of the Norwegian Intelligence Service
Major General Lars Sivert Lervik was appointed Lieutenant General and the new Chief of the Norwegian Intelligence Service (Etterretningstjenesten / E-tjenesten) by the Council of State today, 7 August 2026. (Photo by Isak Fjeld Rasmussen / Norwegian Armed Forces) Lervik is currently Chief of the Norwegian Army and has extensiveContinue Reading
Smart Arming Europe: A Long-Term Strategy for Security, Resilience and Industrial Renewal
Europe’s next war may not begin with tanks crossing a border. It may begin with a severed undersea cable, a disabled port, a swarm of cheap drones over an airbase, a cyber-attack on an energy grid, GPS disruption in the High North, sabotage against pipelines, or political paralysis caused byContinue Reading
Defence and Intelligence Norway Celebrates 20 Years of Service
This year marks a significant milestone as Defence and Intelligence Norway proudly celebrates 20 years of dedicated service to the international defence, intelligence, security, law enforcement, and government communities. For two decades, our mission has remained unchanged: to provide credible reporting, in-depth analysis, and a trusted platform for professionals workingContinue Reading
Digital Malevolence: The Dark Psychology of Online Manipulation, Exploitation, and Violence
The rapid evolution of online extremist ecosystems has vastly shifted our understanding of radicalisation and violence, particularly as contemporary movements increasingly transcend coherent political, religious, or ideological boundaries. This paper introduces the concept of Digital Malevolence, a behavioural framework for understanding how the maladaptive behaviours associated with socially malevolent personalityContinue Reading
Kongsberg and Oceaneering Team Selected by U.S. Department of War to Support DIU CAMP Program for XLUUV
Kongsberg and Oceaneering International, Inc. today announced their selection by the U.S. Department of War’s Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) to support the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform (CAMP) program, focused on the development of an Extra-Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) for future U.S. Navy missions. The CAMP program accelerates the transitionContinue Reading
Norway Joins Strong Coalition for Ballistic Missile Defence
Photo: “Norway joins Ukraine and nine other European countries in establishing a new coalition for ballistic missile defence. The objective is to strengthen Ukraine’s defensive capabilities and develop closer European cooperation against future missile threats.” Photo: Stein-Ivar Lothe Eide / Office of the Prime Minister (SMK). Norway has joined UkraineContinue Reading
Insight: Interview with Dr. Ajit Maan, Narrative Strategies
Dr. Ajit Maan is a security analyst, defence strategist, and a narrative specialist. She is Founder and CEO of the U.S. based think-tank Narrative Strategies, President, Military Writers Guild, Professor, Politics and Global Security at Arizona State University, Editor, Narrative Strategy vertical for Homeland Security Today, Advisor, Editoral Board ofContinue Reading
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