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Revised National Budget: The Norwegian Defence Boost Begins Now
14/05/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceThe government's most fundamental task is to ensure the security of people living in Norway. Therefore, we prioritise defence, security, and preparedness, especially in a more serious security situation. In the revised national budget, the
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The Norwegian government will increase the production capacity of ammunition and missiles with one billion Norwegian kroner (NOK)
13/12/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government aims to strengthen the production capabilities of Norwegian ammunition and missiles and is increasing the state sponsored financing of the ASAP applications.
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Ten Years, Ten Nations: One Initiative
26/09/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceThis year, the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative celebrated ten years of working together to lead as responsible space actors.
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The Ministry of Defence and Navantia have through a judicial mediation settled the Helge Ingstad case
02/06/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Ministry of Defence and Navantia have agreed to settle the dispute between the parties about the Helge Ingstad frigate. Simultaneously, the parties have entered into an agreement to ensure Navantia’s continuing life cycle support and
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Statement regarding NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland: Norway will participate in NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland
25/06/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceForward Land Forces Finland is an important part of NATO’s deterrence and defence posture on the Northern Flank and a strong expression of Allied unity and solidarity.
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Donations from Norway to Ukraine for around NOK 1 billion
26/04/2024 News story Ministry of Defence‘The war in Ukraine continues with high intensity. Norway has provided critical material to Ukraine to support them in their fight against Russia. We and our allies are clear about our long-term support for Ukraine. Ukraine can count on Norway’s
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Norway is adjusting its guidelines in Finnmark to enable more training with Sweden and Finland
22/05/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government has decided to make adjustments to the national guidelines for foreign military activity in Northern Norway. The adjustments facilitate increased training and cooperation with allied countries, including cross-border
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Rolf Folland new head of the Norwegian Military Mission in Brussels
14/06/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceRolf Folland has today been appointed as lieutenant general and new head of the Norwegian Military Mission in Brussels.
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Joint Statement from The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals’ Board Meeting in Toulouse
12/12/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceFrom December 2-4, 2025, the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals’ Board convened in Toulouse, France.
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Norway’s support to Ukraine is of vital importance
02/02/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine is helping Ukraine both to defend its people and territory against Russia’s attacks and to maintain critical public functions.
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Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine
02/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesNorway is extending its cooperation with the EU on transporting Ukrainian patients to Norway and other European hospitals for medical treatment. Norway will continue the medical evacuation operation until November 2024.
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Norway to support Ukrainian defence industry directly
15/11/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will support the production of military equipment within Ukraine. ‘This is crucial to ensure weapons and ammunition reach Ukrainian soldiers as quickly as possible,’ said Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram. On Friday, he signed an
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Norway to invite France, Germany, UK and US to discussions on strategic partnership for new frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy
19/11/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Ministry of Defence today announced its intention to invite the French, German, British and US governments to begin discussions regarding a potential strategic partnership for deliveries of new frigates to replace the Royal Norwegian
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Norway and Moldova to strengthen cooperation
31/10/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will support Moldova in bolstering its defence sector and resilience, according to Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram, who visited Moldova on Thursday.
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Norway contributes to international support package for Ukraine
20/12/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway is contributing to a £186 million package to support Ukraine (approx. NOK 2.6 billion). The funding will provide much-needed military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine.
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Assembly of battle tanks in Norway
11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence'I would like to congratulate KNDS Deutschland and RITEK who have today signed an agreement which means that, for the first time in history, tanks will be assembled in Norway. 37 of the 54 Leopard 2 tanks Norway has ordered from German Krauss-Maffei
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Settlement concerning the Norwegian NH90-program
03/11/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Government and NHIndustries SAS (with parent companies) have reached an amicable settlement by which all disputes between the parties relating to the Norwegian NH90 program are resolved.
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Norway supports Denmark with assistance in handling drones
30/09/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Government has decided to provide Danish authorities with assistance in dealing with possible drone threats during the high-level meetings taking place in Denmark this week.
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Minister of defence Sandvik met President Zelenskyy: The Norwegian government boosting Ukrainian defence industry
27/06/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Government and Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) announced development and production of low-cost air defence missiles and unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Ukraine. During his first visit to Kyiv, the Norwegian
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Norway to strengthen strategic cooperation with France
23/06/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterOn Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President Emmanuel Macron signed a strategic partnership agreement between Norway and France.