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  • Norway starts maritime training mission

    15/02/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

    This spring, Norwegian soldiers start training Ukrainian Marines specialized in small boat operations. The training will go on for at least a year. In addition, Norway will donate rubber boats and equipment to a value of approximately NOK 60 million.

  • The Norwegian Government's Action Plan on Gender and Sexual Diversity (2023–2026)

    06/09/2023 Plans/strategy Ministry of Culture and Equality, Ministry of Children and Families, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

    The goal of the new Action Plan for Gender and Sexual Diversity for the period 2023 to 2026 is to improve queer people's quality of life, safeguard their rights and contribute to greater acceptance of gender and sexual diversity. The plan sets out

  • The Defence Minister's Speech at Oslo Military Society, 20 January 2025

    22/01/2025 Speech/statement Ministry of Defence

    By Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram

  • NOU 2025: 9 Defeat – Norway in Afghanistan 2015–2021

    06/11/2025 Report Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Summary

  • Statement from Bjørn Arild Gram meeting Ben Wallace in Northwood

    18/05/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Defence

    *Check against delivery* Let me start by thanking my very good colleague Ben for the invitation to Northwood. Norway and the United Kingdom have a long history of friendship and partnership and the UK is Norway’s most important European ally. Russia

  • Unified Effort - Expert Commision on Norwegian Security and Defence Policy

    16/07/2015 Report Ministry of Defence

    The Expert Commission on Norwegian Security and Defence Policy was appointed by the Norwegian Minister of Defence, Ine Eriksen Søreide, on 15 December 2014, and submitted its report on 28 April 2015. The Commission was asked to analyse the Norwegian

  • Norway donates additional artillery ammunition to Ukraine

    05/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway has delivered another 10,000 artillery shells to Ukraine.

  • Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

    21/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

    Norwegian assistance in the medical evacuation of patients from Ukraine to hospitals in Europe is in high demand in the EU and Ukraine. The Norwegian Government is extending its agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) on the transport of patients

  • Large investments in the Armed Forces

    31/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    - We must have a strong and modern defense that can prevent war and defend Norway. The government therefore proposes to start four new projects for around NOK 17 billion and change ongoing projects for around NOK 6.3 billion to strengthen the

  • Norway orders six Seahawks for the Armed Forces

    15/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    -The Norwegian government has decided to buy six new maritime helicopters. The first delivery will be in place as early as 2025. This will strengthen national control, the Armed Forces' preparedness and presence in the northern regions, says Defense

  • A historic day for Finland and NATO

    04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘We welcome Finland as a member of NATO. This is a historic day for Nordic and European security. Finnish membership will strengthen not only Finland’s security, but also Nordic security and NATO as a whole,’ said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

  • Norwegian Government plans to meet NATO’s 2 % goal by 2026

    02/05/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

    Strengthening defence and civil preparedness is one of the Government’s main priorities in the years to come.

  • Norway is assessing how to contribute to training and education of Ukrainian personnel on fighter aircraft

    25/05/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    - Norway will consider how to contribute to the education and training of Ukrainian personnel on the F-16 fighter plane, says Norwegian minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram.

  • Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline in 2024

    14/03/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

    'The security situation nationally and internationally require that we strengthen our defence now. Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline this year. Norwegian and allied security is not to be taken for granted. We face a more dangerous and more

  • Statement from Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik on reports concerning naval support

    02/03/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

    - We have seen reports raising concerns about support for US Navy vessels in Norway. This is not in line with the Norwegian government’s policy. I can confirm that all requested support has been provided. The U.S. and Norway maintain a close and

  • Historic NATO Summit

    29/06/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Türkiye has agreed to support the applications of Sweden and Finland for membership of NATO, setting the stage for a historic NATO Summit in Madrid. The new Strategic Concept, support to Ukraine, and the applications from Sweden and Finland will be

  • Norway has donated M109 to Ukraine

    08/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway has donated 22 M109 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers. The donation also includes gear, spare parts and ammunition.

  • JEF Defence Ministers' Statement: Finland and Sweden's application for NATO membership

    15/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    Today, the Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK - met in Oslo.

  • Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 10 billion

    01/07/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway will increase its support to Ukraine by NOK 10 billion over the next two years. The funding will be used for humanitarian assistance and reconstruction efforts in the country, and to provide weapons and budget support to the Ukrainian

  • Norway will assist in the training of Ukrainian soldiers

    28/09/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram confirmed at the 11August donor conference for Ukraine, in Copenhagen, that Norway will contribute to training of Ukrainian soldiers in Great Britain.

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