F-35 is sent on NATO missions to Iceland
For the first time, four Norwegian F-35 fighters will participate in service abroad. The mission is to protect Iceland’s airspace. “The mission for the crew…
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Pleasant meeting between Solberg and Queen Elizabeth
The mood was good when Queen Elizabeth invited Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) and other NATO leaders to a reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday….
Solberg does not share Macron’s view of NATO
Prime Minister Erna Solberg (Høyre/Conservative Party) writes on Twitter that she does not agree with Emmanuel Macron’s assessment of NATO, but believes the alliance has…
Norway does not join NATO’s missile defense
The government has decided that Norway will not join NATO’s weapons defense. The debate about possible Norwegian participation triggered fears of tensions between Norway and…
The US ambassador is pushing harder for Norway to achieve NATO’s goals
Kenneth J. Braithwaite, US Ambassador to Norway, has in recent months put extra pressure on Norway to spend two percent of GDP on the Armed…
NATO with new major exercise in the Baltic Sea
NATO will launch a major exercise on Friday in the Baltic Sea, involving nearly 50 naval vessels, as well as aircraft and helicopters from 18…
US Secretary of Defence calls on Norway
Acting US Secretary of Defence calls on Norway Acting US Secretary of Defence, Mark Esper, believes countries such as Norway have good reason to join…
Interview with Erna Solberg
Interview with Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway Faces of Democracy recently interviewed Norwegian Prime Minister, Erna Solberg (Conservatives). Norway Today has been granted permission…
Dedichen first female in NATO council
Louise K. Dedichen makes history as the first woman in NATO’s military council Louise Kathrine Dedichen is appointed as a Rear Admiral and chief of…
Congratulates Stoltenberg with two more NATO years
Congratulates Stoltenberg with two more NATO years “I would like to congratulate Jens Stoltenberg on the extension of the period as NATO’s Secretary-General. In a…
Norway too passive towards Russia of late
“Norway is too passive towards Russia of late,” says Støre The Leader of the Norwegian Labour Party, Jonas Gahr Støre, believes that Norway is too passive…
Lavrov critical of increased NATO activity in Norway
Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, is questioning the Allies’ increased military presence in the north. ‘’We note the increased activity of NATO and NATO members….
Researcher believes Norway could be forced to choose between the USA and Europe
Researcher, Asle Toje, believes that Norwegian politicians underestimate the divisions in NATO, and that we could be forced to choose between the United States and…
Solberg fears deployment of more weapons
Solberg fears more nuclear weapons after INF collapse “Russia must take the blame for the collapse of the INF agreement,” Prime Minister Erna Solberg (Conservatives),…
Trump’s NATO demands are heard
Stoltenberg: Trump’s NATO demands are heeded Donald Trump’s clear message that NATO countries must strengthen their defence budgets has an effect, Secretary-General of the Alliance,…
Norway’s Defence Capability is too weak
The Defence Capability of Norway is too weak “The Defence structure needs to be strengthened to meet national needs and NATO requirements,” The Chief of…
NATO should stay away from Crimea
NATO should stay away from the Crimean Peninsula Frp veteran Carl I. Hagen told Russian television that the referendum held in 2014 to incorporate the…
Ukraine demands release of vessels
Ukraine demands the immediate release of vessels The President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, demands that Russia immediately release the three Ukrainian naval vessels arrested in…
A German soldier died in a traffic accident in Trøndelag
A German soldier died after being hit by a passenger car in the Haltdalen in Trøndelag on Friday night. Lieutenant Colonel Ivar Moen of…
NATO ending can cause traffic problems
NATO ending can cause traffic problems in Norway The NATO exercise, Trident Juncture, is over, and major military columns leave Norway. The Norwegian Public Roads…