New Combat Aircraft for the Norwegian Armed Forces
Welcome to kampfly.no, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence's homepage for the acquisition of new combat aircraft for the Norwegian Armed Forces. Norway plans an acquisition of up to 52 F-35A.
Facts regarding Norway and F-35
06/12/2018: The F-35 remains crucial to the continued modernization of our Armed Forces and our ability to preserve Norwegian and allied security and interests. September 2018 Norway received 3 more aircraft from Fort Worth, Texas, adding up so the total number so far is 9 received aircraft to Norway and 7 to pilot training in Arizona. Norway will receive 6 more aircraft in 2019.
The F-35 aircraft marks the start of a new era for the Norwegian Armed Forces
10/11/2017: 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.
– Receiving the first F-35 Lightning II is a major milestone for Norway
On November 3rd, three Norwegian F-35 aircraft flew from Fort Worth, Texas and landed at Ørland Air Base, Norway.
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Three new F-35 aircraft to Norway
On May 22, three new F-35 aircraft landed at Ørland Air Base in Norway. Six aircraft are now on Norwegian soil. – Our new F-35s are a major investment and the most important acquisition to strengthen the defence capabilities of our Armed Forces, said Defence Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen.
Latest news
- Norway increases defence spending to strengthen its capability and readiness Press release 16/10/2020
- Major Milestone: Norway declares IOC for F-35A Press release 06/11/2019
- Successful F-35 drag chute test in Norway Press release 20/02/2018
- The arrival in Norway of the first F-35 Lightning II jets Speech/statement 10/11/2017
- The F-35 aircraft marks the start of a new era for the Norwegian Armed Forces Press release 10/11/2017
- – Receiving the first F-35 Lightning II is a major milestone for Norway Press release 04/11/2017
- Information to the press regarding first F35's to Norway Press release 29/10/2017
- New chapter in the collaboration between NAMMO and Raytheon Speech/statement 30/06/2017