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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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