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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 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 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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Defence Minister Gram visits Ukraine: Norway increases support for the Ukrainian Air Force by NOK 1.3 billion and donates 130 small boats
30/10/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceMinister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram visited the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on 29-30 October. During his visit, he announced that Norway will increase support for Ukraine’s air force with an additional contribution of up to NOK 1.3 billion, which
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Norway providing support for more air defence to Ukraine
29/10/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence‘Norway will provide NOK 1.4 billion in funding to expand air defence systems in Ukraine. Together with other countries, Norway is providing funding that will enable Romania to send a Patriot air defence system to Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas
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Norway increases medical assistance to Ukraine
18/10/2024 News story Ministry of Defence‘Ukraine is in a demanding fight for its freedom and sovereignty. Providing sufficient numbers of personnel and materials remains critical. Helping sick and wounded soldiers so that they can return to the front or perform other important tasks, is
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New Norwegian-German initiative to strengthen critical undersea infrastructure in Europe
17/10/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceOn October 17th at the meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence in Brussels, Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram met his German counterpart Boris Pistorius for a bilateral meeting. They also signed a statement on a proposal to further
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Roadmap for ramping up production capacity in the defence industry: Norwegian Government earmarks NOK 967 million for boosting the defence industry
10/10/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe Norwegian defence industry produces important materiel for Norway, Ukraine and its allies, but the current production capacity is insufficient to meet needs. The Minister of Defence and the Minister of Trade and Industry today announced the
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Norwegian Government to expand and extend support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom
07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Norwegian Government is proposing to increase the overall funding framework for the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine to NOK 135 billion and to extend the Support Programme for an additional three years. The proposed allocation represents a
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The National Budget 2025: The Norwegian government proposes a 19 billion (NOK) increase in defence spendings
07/10/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government proposes to increase the defense budget for 2025 by NOK 19.2 billion, up to a total of NOK 110.1 billion. The proposal fulfills the first major promise of the Norwegian long-term defence plan and exceeds NATO's target of its
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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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Norway contributes to the donation of drones and air defense
03/09/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceUkraine will get more drones donated to their frontline, and more air defense to protect the Ukrainian population and important infrastructure from Russian attacks.
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NATO agrees to provide extensive support to Ukraine
12/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe NATO countries have agreed to increase military support to Ukraine significantly. Measures approved by the Allies at the Washington Summit include EUR 40 billion in support within the next year, a greater coordinating role for NATO in training
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Norwegian Government to provide NOK 1 billion for air defence in Ukraine
11/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for air defence systems in Ukraine. ‘The Ukrainians need more air defence to protect the population against Russian bombs and missiles,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Norway will donate F-16s to Ukraine this year
10/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against air attacks is crucial in its battle against Russia. Norway has now decided to donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. We plan to start delivering the aircraft in the course of 2024,’ said Prime Minister
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Nordic cooperation strengthens NATO: Nordic declaration on cross-border airspace cooperation signed
10/07/2024 News story Ministry of Defence‘The membership of all the Nordic countries in NATO opens the door to even closer cooperation. There is a need for more airspace to conduct Allied training and exercises. The Nordic countries have a lot to offer in this context. We have large
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Agreement will significantly expand production of Norwegian artillery ammunition
09/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceAt the request of the Government, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has entered into an agreement with the aerospace and defence company Nammo that paves the way for a significant increase in the production of artillery ammunition and missiles.
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A stronger NATO gathers at Washington Summit
09/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe heads of state and government of NATO member states are convening at the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington to set the Alliance’s security policy course moving forward, and to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding.
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Norway to donate spare parts for Sea King helicopters to Ukraine
09/07/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘As co-chair of the Maritime Capability Coalition, Norway considers it important to ensure that Ukraine is able to build its Coast Guard and increase its maritime capabilities as rapidly as possible. Norway will donate spare parts for Sea King
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Strengthening security and defence cooperation in the northern Nordic region
20/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceNorwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Finnish President Alexander Stubb were in Bodø on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Discussions at the high-level meeting were focused on the efforts to strengthen