Ministry of Defence
Frank Bakke-Jensen (Con.)
Minister of Defence
Topics and insight
Admiral Haakon Bruun-Hanssen, will retire in August:
Eirik J. Kristoffersen appointed new Chief of Defence in Norway
Major General Eirik Johan Kristoffersen (51) was 12.05.2020 appointed General and new Chief of Defence in Norway. Kristoffersen assumes his new position in August.
New Long Term Plan for the Norwegian Armed Forces:
Norway increases defence spending to strengthen its capability and readiness
Today the Norwegian government presented the new Long Term Plan for the Norwegian Armed Forces. A continued increase in defence spending will strengthen the readiness and endurance of the Norwegian Armed Forces and reduce operational gaps.
Norway's F-35A are combat ready:
Major Milestone: Norway declares IOC for F-35A
On November 6th 2019 Norwegian air chief Major General Tonje Skinnarland declared Norway's F-35As operational, after completing a deployment in November meant to validate that they are able to operate the jets away from Norway's home base, Ørland Main Air Station.
Documents
Kristin Lund to be the first female UN leader in the Middle East
On October 6th the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Gueterres announced that Major General Kristin Lund will be the new head of UNs military observers in the Middle East - United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO). Lund will make it to the history books once again becoming the first female leader for UNTSO. UNTSO is amongst others responsible for monitoring the ceasefire between Israel and the neighboring Arabic states.
Latest documents
- Future acquisitions for the Norwegian Defence Sector 2019-2026 Plans/strategy 28/02/2019
- National Cyber Security Strategy for Norway Plans/strategy 30/01/2019
- Women, Peace and Security - Action Plan Plans/strategy 11/01/2019
- Future acquisitions for the Norwegian Defence Sector 2018-2025 (expired version) Plans/strategy 14/03/2018
News from the Ministry
Statement regarding revised offer and negotiations with tkMS:
New submarines
Norway and Germany will procure identical submarines together. A revised offer was received from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in February and negotiations are now ongoing.
Norwegian Minister of Defence Frank Bakke-Jensen met James N. Mattis:
US Secretary of Defense visited Norway
US Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis visited Norway on Saturday July 14th. — The United States is our closest and most important ally, and it is an honor to welcome Secretary Mattis to Oslo, said Minister of Defence Frank Bakke-Jensen in his statement.
Latest news
- Joint statement of the Northern group meeting of defence ministers, 20 May 2020 News story 20/05/2020
- Eirik J. Kristoffersen appointed new Chief of Defence in Norway Press release 13/05/2020
- Statement regarding revised offer and negotiations with tkMS Press release 27/04/2020
- Norway increases defence spending to strengthen its capability and readiness Press release 17/04/2020
- The Norwegian Minister of Defence wants to meet with the defence industry to discuss measures of support Press release 08/04/2020
- Norwegian production of emergency ventilators Press release 31/03/2020
- Norway’s Minister of Defence on the situation in Iraq Press release 08/01/2020
- Change and stability in the High North Speech/statement 04/12/2019
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