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NOU 2016: 8 - A Good Ally: Norway in Afghanistan 2001–2014

This is an English translation of the report of the Norwegian Commission on Afghanistan. The report is an overall assessment of the Norwegian civilian and military engagement in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014. For Norway the engagement was demanding,

Norwegian Government to provide NOK 1 billion for air defence in Ukraine

Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for air defence systems in Ukraine. ‘The Ukrainians need more air defence to protect the population against Russian bombs and missiles,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Military transport corridor to be established in the north

‘The fact that Norway, Sweden and Finland are now united in NATO is good for Norwegian, Nordic and Allied security. And today we have achieved an important milestone. We have agreed to establish a military transport corridor through North Norway,

Finland and Norway sign a Memorandum of Understanding

Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram and Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation between the two countries in Bodø, Norway, on 20 June 2024.

Meld. St. 30 (2023–2024) - International cooperation on nuclear safety and security in a changed Europe

Highlights

Norway allocates two billion Norwegian kroner to increase production capacity of ammunition

The Norwegian government allocates two billion kroner to increase production capacity in the Norwegian defence industry, mainly for artillery ammunition. The government has already allocated approximately one billion NOK to increase the Norwegian

Nordic cooperation strengthens NATO: Nordic declaration on cross-border airspace cooperation signed

‘The membership of all the Nordic countries in NATO opens the door to even closer cooperation. There is a need for more airspace to conduct Allied training and exercises. The Nordic countries have a lot to offer in this context. We have large

Meld. St. 19 (2017–2018) - Norwegian Exports of Defence-related Products in 2017, Export Control and International Non-proliferation Cooperation

Meld. St. 10 (2016–2017) - Risk in a Safe and Secure Society

This white paper presents the Government’s policy on public security efforts and constitutes the Government’s public security strategy in a four-year perspective.

Meld. St. 36 (2016–2017) - Setting the course for Norwegian foreign and security policy

This white paper presents the Government's views on the course Norway should follow to be as well equipped as possible to meet today's challenging security situation. The Government will intensify European cooperation and redouble its efforts in

Meld. St. 37 (2014–2015) - Global security challenges in Norway’s foreign policy

Terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats

This is the first white paper to take a coherent approach to global security challenges, security and development policy. The Government has chosen to focus on four areas: terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats. These all have serious

Norway has delivered the first F-16’s to Romania

- Three pilots from Romania will take off from Rygge Airfield this week with three overhauled F-16 back home to Romania. The purchase of F-16 will aid in the modernization and defence of Romania, an allied nation in NATOs eastern flank, that also

Norway and Denmark cooperate on new donations to Ukraine

Norway and Denmark agree to donate an additional 9,000 rounds of artillery to Ukraine. Norway provides the shells, while Denmark donates fuzes and propellant charges.

Meld. St. 21 (2022–2023) - Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2022, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation

Summary

This white paper provides an account of Norwegian exports of arms, ammunition and other military equipment and components, related technology, and services for military use (shortened to ‘defence-related products’ in the rest of this document) in

Threat assessments for the year set out

Today the Norwegian Intelligence Service, the Norwegian Police Security Service and the National Security Authority presented their public threat and risk assessments for 2022.

Norway to sell limited number of F-16s to Draken International

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has signed a contract with US company Draken International to sell up to 12 F-16 combat aircraft. The aircraft will be used as part of Draken’s training services in the United States.

A Strong Defence Budget for Demanding Times

The Norwegian Government´s proposal for the 2024 defence budget increases national defence capability and strengthens military readiness at a time of war in Europe. It also follows up Norway’s commitments to NATO and demonstrates solidarity with

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.

Joint Statement by the Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group

Today, representatives of the Northern Group - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - met in Oslo on board the UK aircraft carrier, HMS QUEEN

Norway and German mark production start of world leading submarine design

- Norway and Germany are now setting a new standard for allied cooperation by becoming the first countries to build and operate identical submarines. Today we marked the opening of the world’s most modern production facility for conventional