Tag: defense
Jets to return from Libya in August
Norwegian government officials have decided to extend Norway's contribution to the NATO-led bombings of Libya until August 1, when the country's remaining fighter jets...
Treholt vows to take case further
Convicted Cold War spy Arne Treholt has told the Norwegian media that he is considering a number of options for having his case re-opened,...
Convicted spy loses latest appeal
Norway's most famous convicted spy, Arne Treholt, failed to win a new day in court on Thursday. A state commission reviewing his latest appeals...
Fight takes off over new fighter jets
Opposition politicians have grown increasingly uneasy over the unclear costs of Norway's plans to buy a new fleet of fighter jets from US contractor...
Libyan targets revealed
Norwegian defense officials have finally revealed more details about the targets bombed by Norwegian fighter jet pilots over Libya. One of four attacks has...
Norway backs extended Libyan operation
The Norwegian government supports NATO's decision to extend its military intervention in Libya by another three months. It's unclear, however, whether Norway can continue...
More bombing details due after all
Norwegian defense officials, under criticism over their reluctance to share details about bombing raids over Libya, now promise to be more open. They’ll start...
Military defends Libyan operation
Defense ministry and military officials claim Norway's involvement in the NATO-led intervention in the Libyan civil war remains important and has been more successful...
Bombing of Libya comes under fire
There was unified political support in Norway's parliament when the government agreed to join bombing raids over Libya in March. Since then, Norwegian fighter...
Afghan civilian killed ‘by accident’
Norwegian military officials were trying to fend off violent reaction from either the Taliban or Afghan civilians, after a Norwegian soldier accidently unleashed a...
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