Security policy
The primary objective of Norwegian security policy is to safeguard Norway’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political freedom of action. A broad set of political, military, diplomatic, economic and international legal instruments is used to achieve this objective. The key pillars of the Government’s security policy are: predictable international cooperation, based on international law; the peaceful settlement of disputes; cooperation with NATO Allies; and cooperation on foreign and security policy with other Nordic countries.
Latest on security policy
What's new
- Twelve countries agree to take greater responsibility for maritime security in the north Press release 08/07/2026
- Joint Commitment by European Allies and Canada to take greater responsibility for maritime security in the North Atlantic, the Baltic Sea and the Arctic Press release 08/07/2026
- Further Norwegian support for Ukraine’s air defence Press release 07/07/2026
- Canada to enter into historic submarine partnership with Germany and Norway Press release 07/07/2026
- New report maps Norway’s role in critical raw materials Press release 19/06/2026
Documents
- Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2024, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation Report 23/01/2026
- Nuclear safety and security Plans/strategy 22/12/2025
- NOU 2025: 9 - Defeat – Norway in Afghanistan 2015–2021 Norwegian Official Report (NOU) 06/11/2025
- National Security Strategy Plans/strategy 08/05/2025
- Meld. St. 20 (2024–2025) - Promoting democracy, rule of law and human rights in Europe Report to the Storting 04/04/2025