France asks Norway to send troops to Africa
Minister of Defense Frank Bakke-Jensen confirms that Norway has been asked to join a multinational force in Mali. Norway and several other European countries have…
Defense
Need another brigade
The army is too small to defend Norway in a conflict until NATO reinforcements are in place, says Rune Jakobsen, commander of the Armed Forces…
Russian forces in the north challenge NATO
Russian forces in the north challenge NATO Russian exercises that include simulated attacks on Norwegian targets do not contribute to better relations or reduced tension,…
NATO with joint statement after summit
NATO have agreed on joint statement after summit The NATO member states have agreed to a final statement after the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s summit….
H.R.H. The Crown Prince sees Full Baltic Menu
Their Royal Highness’s The Crown Prince and Crown Princess will visit Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania on the occasion of the centenary of their Declaration of…
Army Confederation warns against weakened fighting power
If Norway cuts one of three battalions of the Army’s combat force,the remaining two will be weakened, said senior deputy,Pål B. Nygård. The government…
Solberg & Skogen Powwow Foreign Powers
Coming 2019; € 500M are slated for disbursement within EU member states towards an overall EU defense equipment upgrade. As thus drafted, the EU defense…
Gross embezzlement of defense material
Retired head of department charged with gross embezzlement of defense material A former head of department in the Armed Forces is charged with gross embezzlement…
Bakke-Jensen dismisses concerns over increased US military presence in Norway
Russia has no reason to feel provoked by increased US military training in Norway, said Høyre’s (H) Defence Minister, Frank Bakke-Jensen. He was in…
Requires answers about the National Guard study
Navarsete requires answers about the National Guard study Member of Parliament, Liv Signe Navarsete (Centre Party), asks Defense Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide (Conservatives) to account…
EU fund for weapons research
Norway is considering participation in the EU’s new fund for weapons research Norway is invited to participate in a new large EU fund for research…
Barth Eide: Norway must look towards Germany
Barth Eide: Norway must look towards Germany and the Nordic region Espen Barth Eide believes that Norway must build closer ties to Germany and Scandinavia,…
NATO may require additional monetary promises
NATO boss Jens Stoltenberg rumages in his toolbox NATO boss Jens Stoltenberg looks around in his toolbox before May 25th. He needs tools to squeeze…
Søreide: – We must have nerves of steel
Defense Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide believes that it is obvious that the political situation is different after Donald Trump took over as president of the…
Ine Eriksen Søreide emphasises the importance of stable relations with Russia
It is important to maintain stability in NATO’s relations with Russia, said Defence Minister, Ine Eriksen Søreide, who faced a series of defense brakes in…
Solberg: Not more dependent on Allied help
The new long-term plan for the Armed Forces does not make Norway more dependent on Allied help, claims Prime Minister Erna Solberg. Donald Trump was…
Russian Defense politician suggests that Norway may become a nuclear target
A key Russian defense politician says the deployment of US naval infantrymen at Værnes is part of a US buildup to achieve a “global blitz.”…
1.9 billion more for defense
The Government will strengthen the defense sector with 1.9 billion. The money will partly go to maintenance and procurement of spare parts. – We must…
The Defense union warns of struggle against layoffs
The union for Defense personell warns of a “fight on all fronts” against the government’s plan to lay off around 1,000 employees without a severance…
Old submarines will be replaced
The government will reduce the old submarine navy before new ones are procured. Defense has six Ula class submarines which become in service from 1989…