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The F-35 aircraft marks the start of a new era for the Norwegian Armed Forces
The F-35 remains crucial to the continued modernization of our Armed Forces and our ability to preserve Norwegian and allied security and interests. The Government marked the procurement with a ceremony at Ørland Air Base November 10th. – Today, we are marking an important milestone in the development of Norway’s defence capabilities: The arrival in Norway of the first F-35 Lightning II jets, says Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
Changes in the Government:
Frank Bakke-Jensen new Minister of Defence
Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide has been appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs. Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Frank Bakke-Jensen has been appointed Minister of Defence.
Latest news
- Norway and The United Kingdom plans co-operation in the North Atlantic Press release 2018-05-04
- Press Invite: Nordic defence ministers meet in Bergen Press release 2018-04-05
- Government wants Arctic internet Press release 2018-03-23
- Framtidige anskaffelser til forsvarssektoren 2018-2025 (FAF 2018-2025) News story 2018-03-14
- Norwegian Security Policy – including participation in the CSDP Speech/statement 2018-02-28
- Norway’s military contribution to the fight against ISIL in 2018 Press release 2018-02-28
- Successful F-35 drag chute test in Norway Press release 2018-02-20
- Regarding incident at NATO exercise in Norway Press release 2017-11-17
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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.
Norwegian Government Proposes Significant Boost in Defence Expenditures
The Norwegian government continues to give priority to the defence sector in its annual budget proposal through a NOK 3 billion increase in 2018. It shows the government’s commitment to increase defence spending every year to meet the ambitions set out in the Long Term Plan “Capable and sustainable” for the defence sector for the years 2017-2020. In a more complex and dangerous world, Norway continues to invest in its Armed Forces.
The most important documents are bills (propositions), white papers, hearing documents and Official Norwegian Reports (NOUs). These documents are primarily available in Norwegian.
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Phone: + 47 23 09 80 00
Address: Pb. 8126 Dep., 0032 Oslo
Visitor address: Glacisgata 1, 0150 Oslo