Defence
The principal objective of Norwegian security policy is to safeguard Norway’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political freedom of action.
Norwegian support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries
This is an overview of Norway’s support to Ukraine and other countries affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Norway terminates its contract for the NH90
– Regrettably we have reached the conclusion that no matter how many hours our technicians work, and how many parts we order, it will never make the NH90 capable of to meeting the requirements of the Norwegian Armed Forces. Based on a joint recommendation by the Armed Forces and associated departments and agencies, the Norwegian Government has therefore decided to end the introduction of the NH90 and has authorized the Norwegian Defence Material Agency to terminate the contract, said Norwegian Minister of Defence, Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram.
Norway to increase short term defence spending in 2022
– Pending parliamentary approval, the Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 3 billion to increase the activity and preparedness of the Norwegian Armed Forces in 2022. The proposed spending will for the most part be dedicated to strengthen our preparedness in the North, says the Norwegian Minister of Defence.
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- Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline in 2024 Press release 14/03/2024
- Comments by the Prime Minister at the Munich Security Conference in the panel “Europe’s Finest Hour? Building a Defence Union in Challenging Times” Speech/statement 17/02/2024
- Announcement of this year’s threat and risk assessments News story 14/02/2024
- Norway’s support to Ukraine is of vital importance Press release 02/02/2024
- Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine News story 02/02/2024
Documents
- Future Acquisitions For the Norwegian Defence Sector 2023–2030 Plans/strategy 22/05/2023
- Meld. St. 14 (2021–2022) - Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2021, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation Report to the Storting 31/08/2022
- Meld. St. 35 (2020–2021) - Norwegian exports of defencerelated products in 2020, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation Report to the Storting 11/06/2021
- Meld. St. 17 (2020–2021) - Cooperation for Security Report to the Storting 12/03/2021
- Future acquisitions for the Norwegian Defence Sector 2019-2026 Plans/strategy 28/02/2019
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