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NOU 2025: 9 - Defeat – Norway in Afghanistan 2015–2021

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We will not be intimidated. We will stand together.

The Prime Minister's opening address on Norway and the Nordics in NATO

'The fact that we now can welcome Sweden and Finland, and for the first time in modern history have the whole Nordic family in the same military-political alliance, is of historic and magnificent proportions', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre NATO 75 years. Anniversary event in Oslo

The Defence Minister's Speech at Oslo Military Society, 20 January 2025

By Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram

NOU 2025: 9 Defeat – Norway in Afghanistan 2015–2021

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Statement from Bjørn Arild Gram meeting Ben Wallace in Northwood

*Check against delivery* Let me start by thanking my very good colleague Ben for the invitation to Northwood. Norway and the United Kingdom have a long history of friendship and partnership and the UK is Norway’s most important European ally. Russia

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference at President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Oslo

'Today, the fact that we are signing a comprehensive strategic partnership is important. It covers all the major areas where we need to work together,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The National Museum

The Prime Minister's introductory remarks at the press conference to present the Long-term Defence Plan

'Let there be no doubt. Norway’s national defence will now be strengthened, and the new plan heralds major changes and improvements', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre KV Bjørnøya

Norway donates additional artillery ammunition to Ukraine

Norway has delivered another 10,000 artillery shells to Ukraine.

Large investments in the Armed Forces

- We must have a strong and modern defense that can prevent war and defend Norway. The government therefore proposes to start four new projects for around NOK 17 billion and change ongoing projects for around NOK 6.3 billion to strengthen the

Norway orders six Seahawks for the Armed Forces

-The Norwegian government has decided to buy six new maritime helicopters. The first delivery will be in place as early as 2025. This will strengthen national control, the Armed Forces' preparedness and presence in the northern regions, says Defense

Norwegian Government plans to meet NATO’s 2 % goal by 2026

Strengthening defence and civil preparedness is one of the Government’s main priorities in the years to come.

Joint long-term support to Ukraine

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Oslo on Tuesday. They discussed a range of issues including NATO’s relationship with Ukraine and ways in which Sweden, Finland and Norway can work together in NATO.

Norway is assessing how to contribute to training and education of Ukrainian personnel on fighter aircraft

- Norway will consider how to contribute to the education and training of Ukrainian personnel on the F-16 fighter plane, says Norwegian minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline in 2024

'The security situation nationally and internationally require that we strengthen our defence now. Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline this year. Norwegian and allied security is not to be taken for granted. We face a more dangerous and more

Statement from Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik on reports concerning naval support

- We have seen reports raising concerns about support for US Navy vessels in Norway. This is not in line with the Norwegian government’s policy. I can confirm that all requested support has been provided. The U.S. and Norway maintain a close and

Nordic support for Finland and Sweden

‘Finland’s and Sweden’s security is important to our security. Together with Denmark and Iceland, Norway stands ready to assist its Nordic neighbours by all means necessary should they be the victim of aggression on their territory before obtaining

Historic NATO Summit

Türkiye has agreed to support the applications of Sweden and Finland for membership of NATO, setting the stage for a historic NATO Summit in Madrid. The new Strategic Concept, support to Ukraine, and the applications from Sweden and Finland will be

Norway has donated M109 to Ukraine

Norway has donated 22 M109 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers. The donation also includes gear, spare parts and ammunition.

Meld. St. 14 (2021–2022) - Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2021, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation

This white paper provides an account of Norwegian exports of arms, ammunition and other military equipment and components, related technology, and services for military use (shortened to ‘defence-related products’ in the rest of this document) in