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Defense spending boost comes to Rygge Airport’s aid

The Norwegian government's long-term plans to significantly boost defense spending include provisions that can offset job losses tied to the pending closure of Rygge...

Defense build-up also involves cuts

The Norwegian government finally unveiled its plans on Friday to raise defense spending by an extra NOK 165 billion (USD 19 billion) over the next...

Report blasts efforts to aid Afghanistan

Norway's efforts to help create a stable and democratic state in Afghanistan have been all but wasted, according to a report on Norway's involvment...

Submarine alarm rings in Dalsfjord

A Norwegian website specializing in defense issues published video Thursday night showing what's believed to be a submarine sailing out of a fjord in Western Norway. Website...

Nuclear sub berthings meet skepticism

The US military wants to use a new harbour at Tønsnes near Tromsø for its nuclear submarines on patrol in Arctic waters. Norwegian military officials...

Heroes hailed on Liberation Day

PHOTO FEATURE: Norwegians could celebrate both Liberation- and Veterans Day in mostly brilliant spring weather from Finnmark in the north to Oslo in the...

Norway’s anti-ISIL fight full of risk

Middle East experts and politicians claim the Norwegian government has embarked on a risky project by deciding to send Norwegian soldiers to Jordan to train...

Defense minister plans major cuts

Norwegian Defense Minister Ine Erikesen Søreide is proposing some major cuts in defense spending that will eliminate more than 1,500 jobs and shut down nine...

Chechens brag about Svalbard transfer

Concerns were rising in Norway on Thursday over whether Russian and now Chechen officials have once again tried to provoke Norwegian authorities on Svalbard,...

‘Hush-hush’ radar raises concerns

As the US sends more defense resources into the Norwegian Arctic, some projects are raising concerns. Many Norwegians in Northern Norway don't want to provoke Russia, while...
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