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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.
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.
Latest news
- Defence ministers meet in Oslo Press release 2018-11-06
- Defending the Nordic neighbourhood Speech/statement 2018-10-26
- Prime Minister and Defence Minister visits NATO exercise Trident Juncture Press release 2018-10-26
- Increased allied training and exercises Press release 2018-08-15
- US Secretary of Defense visits Norway Press release 2018-07-14
- Press Invitation: Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis meets with Frank Bakke-Jensen and Ine Eriksen Søreide in Oslo Press release 2018-07-11
- NATO Summit: Allied unity and burden-sharing News story 2018-07-10
- The Joint Strike Missile has proven advanced capabilities and has passed all the qualifying tests Press release 2018-06-27
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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.
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