Tag: defense

Norway’s frigate deal a sign of the times

NEWS ANALYSIS: Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O Sandvik ceremoniously signed Norway's biggest and perhaps best-received defense deal ever on Thursday, formally agreeing to buy...

Norway boosts aid to Ukraine again, with no peace from Russia in sight

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre made another trip to Kyiv this week, in an effort to boost spirits and offer more aid to...

Frigate makes an ‘historic’ visit to Japan

One of Norway's four frigates sailed into Tokyo last week, marking the first time a Norwegian naval vessel has visited Japan after an equally...

Norway takes aim at Arctic defense

All branches of the Norwegian military are boosting their presence, patrols and defense exercises in the country's Arctic areas. This week Norway also formally...

Norway hails its Svalbard centennial

Thursday marked 100 years since the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard officially became part of Norwegian territory. Norway's ongoing control over the area has become...

Norway and NATO tamed Trump again

With some firm handshakes, flattery and lots of money, Norway and its NATO allies survived their latest direct encounter with the unpredictable US President...

Norway’s own history of neighbour conflicts left scenic forts behind

PHOTO FEATURE: Flags flew, canons roared and churchbells rang all over Norway on Saturday, when the country could mark 120 years since its unhappy...

Military employees can still commute

Even though Norway's defense build-up will create thousands of new jobs in Northern Norway and other areas of the country, military employees won't be...

Støre soars on security issues

NEWS ANALYSIS: Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and his Labour Party have soared to new heights in the latest "super poll" of voters ahead...

New NATO center challenged

The Norwegian government's site selection for a new NATO command center in Norway was quickly challenged in Parliament on Tuesday. The opposition was just...
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