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Frank Bakke-Jensen (Con.)
Minister of Defence
Topics and insight
New Long Term Plan for the Norwegian Armed Forces:
Norway increases defence spending to strengthen its capability and readiness
Norwegian government presented the new Long Term Plan for the Norwegian Armed Forces on Oktober 16th. A continued increase in defence spending will strengthen the readiness and endurance of the Norwegian Armed Forces and reduce operational gaps.
Norway:
The Norwegain government cancels this year’s allied exercises in Troms
The Norwegian Government has decided to cancel this year’s cold weather exercises in Indre Troms in light of the COVID-situation in Norway.
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
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.
Latest documents
- Annual report 2019. Implementing Norway’s National Action Plan 2019-2022 Report 15/06/2020
- Annual report 2018: Implementing Norway’s National Action Plan 2015-2018 Report 11/06/2019
- 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
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.
Norway’s defense minister:
Ensuring Strategic Stability in the High North
The United States and Norway have a strong and longstanding bilateral relationship based on mutual interests and common values. The transatlantic link remains the cornerstone of Norwegian security, and our two countries cooperate closely on almost every aspect of military operations. Looking ahead, the two dimensioning factors for Norwegian security policy are the Arctic and Russia.
Latest news
- Letter of Intent signed on Nordic-US joint exercise ‘Arctic Challenge’ News story 18/02/2021
- The Norwegain government cancels this year’s allied exercises in Troms News story 26/01/2021
- Ensuring Strategic Stability in the High North Speech/statement 12/01/2021
- A policy for growth and stability – for the people in the north and for the whole country Press release 27/11/2020
- Norway increases defence spending to strengthen its capability and readiness Press release 16/10/2020
- Defence ministers of Norway, Sweden and Finland to meet in Norway Press release 17/09/2020
- 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
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