International operations
Topic
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.
Current
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.
Final visit to Camp Nidaros
“What’s happening now is a milestone for our military involvement in Afghanistan. We no longer have operational forces in northern Afghanistan, and we’re transferring Camp Nidaros to German forces in May,” says Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide. She is the last Norwegian defence minister who will ever visit Camp Nidaros in Mazar-e Sharif. Norwegian special forces will continue to train and mentor the Afghan special police in Kabul.