Tag: defense

Russia now ‘our main challenge’

Norway's defense establishment was assessing its capability last week just as the country was also marking the 75th anniversary of its invasion by Nazi Germany on...

The king’s defiance, and chaotic escape

As Norwegians recalled their wartime history this week, attention turned to the chaotic escape of Norway's king, crown prince and government from Nazi German invaders...

Norway recalls its loss of freedom

April 9 is no day of celebration in Norway but the country was set to mark it this year on the 75th anniversary of its...

‘Russia poses no threat to Norway’

Norwegian researchers, military leaders and intelligence officials who follow Russia closely now contend that a recent burst of military activity in the Arctic does not signal any real...

Report criticizes top-heavy military

Norway's military is burdened by too many chiefs and not enough soldiers, along with excessive real estate holdings and unsuitable information technology, according to...

‘No warning’ of Russian exercises

Norwegian officials claim they're "closely following" Russia's sudden and dramatic show of military might in the Arctic, which they say Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered...

Military alarms ring in the Arctic

Both Norwegian and Russian military alarms were sounding over troop levels and movements in the Arctic on Monday, on both sides of the border. It...

New rhetoric on Russia under fire

Flowers and candlelight outside the Russian Embassy in Oslo on Sunday reflected local concern and alarm over the assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov. As the...

Military also sees rising threat level

Norway's military intelligence agency (E-tjenesten) confirmed on Thursday that it also sees a rising threat of terror against Norway. While Islamic extremists pose the...

Russia now poses ‘real’ Arctic threat

Russia under an increasingly aggressive President Vladimir Putin has put Norway in an "entirely new situation," especially regarding its authority in the Arctic, claims one local foreign...
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