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Norway hails its greatest war hero

It didn't take long before ordinary Norwegians spontaneously started paying their final respects to their country's greatest war hero, Gunnar Sønsteby, after his death...

Combined ‘holiday’ stirs more critics

The Akershus Fortress and Castle in Oslo was once again the focal point for Norway's observance on Tuesday of its newly combined Liberation Day...

Norway nurtures closer military ties to Sweden

Norwegian Defense Minister Espen Barth Eide has called Sweden "our foremost partner within military material," especially rolling stock, and is backing up the claim...

Mood to lead UN observers in Syria

The United Nations has, as expected, named Norwegian Major General Robert Mood to lead the UN observers in Syria. Norway's former defense chief said...

Norway to start troop withdrawal

Norway's Defense Ministry announced on Monday that it will begin withdrawing troops from Afghanistan this autumn, several months earlier than scheduled. Norway will end...

Government may trim F35 order

Norwegian government officials are now admitting that the huge costs of replacing the country's current fleet of F16 fighter jets will likely cut into...

Annan’s aide sees progress in Syria

Major General Robert Mood, the Norwegian officer who's been assigned to assist UN Special Envoy to Syria Kofi Annan, isn't giving up yet on...

Crash victims found and identified

Norwegian defense officials announced Wednesday that all five of the officers on board a military aircraft that crashed in northern Sweden last month had...

Norwegian to lead UN’s team in Syria

Major General Robert Mood of Norway has been selected to lead the United Nations' support team for UN Special Envoy Kofi Annan in Syria....

Military confirms F16s’ close call

Two Norwegian F-16 fighter jets flew within 300 meters of each other during last month's major military exercise in northern Norway called "Cold Response." The...
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