International operations
Participation in international operations is an important and integral part of Norway’s security and defence policy, and a steadily increasing number of armed forces personnel will in future have served overseas. Since 1947 around 100,000 Norwegian men and women have taken part in almost 100 international operations. Both the Norwegian Armed Forces and society at large have a strong responsibility to take care of the subsequent welfare of those who are sent out on demanding missions in countries where war and conflict are rife.
Follow-up plan for veterans
"In Service for Norway". The Governement’s plan of action to care for personnel before, during and after serving abroad. There was a release of a follow-up plan for veterans in Norway, august 26th 2014.
International operations and veterans
The Norwegian Armed Forces International operations and veterans - here you can read a summery.
What's new
Military contributions to international operations in 2016
The government has done a comprehensive assessment of Norwegian military contributions to international operations in 2016.
Historic mission in Syria nears conclusion
‘I am proud of the way in which the Norwegian Armed Forces have carried out their part of the mission. Removing these weapons from Syria has been vital for ensuring that they cannot be used against the civilian population or fall into the wrong hands. The efforts of our Armed Forces are an important contribution to international peace and security. Although the operation has taken longer than first anticipated, Norway has remained determined throughout to see it through to its conclusion,’ said Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide.
Latest news
- Norway’s military contribution to the fight against ISIL in 2018 Press release 28/02/2018
- Norway extends its force contribution to the International Coalition against ISIL Press release 28/03/2017
- Norway adjusts its contribution to the Counter ISIL Coalition in Iraq Press release 07/03/2017
- Norwegian Government Follows Up Long Term Defence Plan with Significant Budget Increase Press release 11/10/2016
- Norway intensifies efforts to fight ISIL Press release 02/05/2016
- Military contributions to international operations in 2016 Press release 17/02/2016
- Norwegian Government Proposes Significant Defence Budget Boost Press release 08/10/2015
- UN peacekeeping operations Speech/statement 28/09/2015
Documents
Latest documents
- Meld. St. 25 (2016–2017) - The Humanities in Norway Report to the Storting 31/03/2017
- NOU 2016: 8 - A Good Ally: Norway in Afghanistan 2001–2014 Norwegian Official Report (NOU) 06/06/2016
- Meld. St. 37 (2014–2015) - Global security challenges in Norway’s foreign policy Report to the Storting 19/06/2015