The Norwegian Minister of Defence, Tore O. Sandvik, and the Canadian Minister of National Defence, David J. McGuinty, signed a letter of intent on Saturday on space cooperation between Norway and Canada.
The Norwegian Minister of Defence, Tore O. Sandvik, and the Canadian Minister of National Defence, David J. McGuinty, signed a letter of intent on Saturday on space cooperation between Norway and Canada. Credit: Lars Gjemble / Norwegian MoD
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The Letter of Intent between Canada and Norway is based on shared interests and values and aims to support both national and collective deterrence and defence in the Arctic.

– I am pleased that we are strengthening our ties with Canada as a key partner in space cooperation. In a more serious security environment, we must stand united with our Allies to defend NATO territory. This strengthens our defence capabilities, says Norway’s Minister of Defence, Tore O. Sandvik.

Space-based capabilities and the space domain are becoming increasingly important for ensuring situational awareness and safeguarding security interests in the High North. This is also one of the key priorities in the Long-Term Defence Plan.

– The Arctic is of significant strategic importance to both Norway and Canada, and we share common security interests in the region. By further developing our bilateral space cooperation, we are placing Arctic security firmly on the agenda, says the Minister of Defence.