Ministry of Defence
Bjørn Arild Gram (Cent.)
Minister of Defence
Topics and insight
Strengthens the Armed Forces and prioritizes daily preparedness and operations
The government's proposal for the defence budget for 2023 prioritizes the nation's security and preparedness, and shows solidarity in a troubled time. – The budget helps to keep our own population safe, both for today's threats and those that may come. Securing our freedom is one of the most important tasks for any government, says Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (The Centre Party).
Norwegian support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries
An overview of Norway’s support to Ukraine and its neighbouring countries in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is available below. This information will be updated on an ongoing basis.
- Norway to contribute approximately NOK 1,5 billion to British-led Ukraine fund
- Estonia, the Netherlands, and Norway have agreed to donate a deployable field hospital to Ukraine
- Norway to contribute to NATO-led fund for Ukraine
- Will donate Hellfire missiles and night vision equipment to Ukraine
- Norwegian-developed drone to Ukraine
- Norway and the United Kingdom donate long range rocket artillery to Ukraine
- Norwegian support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries
Joint statements
Recent joint statements where the Norwegian Ministry of Defence participates.
Documents
Norway’s Arctic policy:
A policy for growth and stability – for the people in the north and for the whole country
Ensuring that North Norway is a strong, vibrant region is important not only for the north, but also for the country as a whole. Read more about the new white paper on Norway’s Arctic policy.
Future Acquisitions For the Norwegian Defence Sector 2022–2029
A central feature in the annual updating of the Investment Plan is the preparation and publication of an unclassified overview of long-term requirements and objectives.
Latest documents
News from the Ministry
Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles to the British Royal Navy
The long-range precision strike capability of the Royal Navy will be boosted in a new deal with the Norwegian government. The deal strengthens defence ties between the UK and Norway.
Speach from NOR Minister of Defence at Berlin Security Conference
Norways neighbor in the high north, Russia, has made an unprovoked attack on a peaceful neighbor further south. No matter of geography, it is an attack on our common values, and it is a threat to the security of the whole of Europe and the North Atlantic area, said Gram.
Latest news
- Joint statement: Estonia, the Netherlands, and Norway have agreed to donate a deployable field hospital to Ukraine News story 01/12/2022
- Speach: Berlin Security Conference Speech/statement 01/12/2022
- Defense ministers meeting in the European Intervention Initiative will take place in Oslo News story 30/11/2022
- Norway supports the EU Military Assistance Mission for Ukraine with approximately NOK 150 million News story 25/11/2022
- Joint Statement by the Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group News story 23/11/2022
- Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles to the British Royal Navy News story 23/11/2022
- Joint statement by the Ministers of Defence of NORDEFCO News story 22/11/2022
- New air surveillance radars to the Norwegian Armed Forces News story 17/11/2022
Resources
Contact
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Phone: + 47 23 09 80 00
Address: Pb. 8126 Dep., 0032 Oslo
Visitor address: Glacisgata 1, 0150 Oslo