Tag: defense

US military cuts worry Norway

US President Barack Obama has said the US will boost its military presence in Asia-Pacific, and Norway is among NATO allies who worry that...

Fighter jet price fires up opposition

New and even higher estimates for what Norway's new fighter jets might cost have set off new howls of protest from the government's opposition...

Eide finally moved up the ranks

Espen Barth Eide had been branded the "eternal state secretary" before he finally was tapped to be Norway's new defense minister last month. After...

Defense minister escaped bombing

New Norwegian Defense Minister Espen Barth Eide was still in Afghanistan on Tuesday when a series of suicide bombers went on the attack, but...

‘Spy ship’ order secures jobs

An order for what's widely believed to be Norway's new "spy ship" will likely secure jobs at a shipyard in the northwestern county of...

Royal guards march to a tougher role

They're often referred to as "pyntsoldater" (decorative or ceremonial soldiers) who stand guard outside royal properties, march in parades and perform in international competitions....

Battles loom over new military plans

Norway's top military brass must prepare for battle with politicians and members of their own ranks, after presenting their advice and specific long-term plans...

Military reprimand after naked bath

Top military brass in Oslo were apologizing Thursday after a female soldier in northern Norway said she was forced by a commanding officer to...

War memorials listed in new register

For the first time, all of Norway's roughly 3,000 war memorials have been compiled in a new register that soon will be available online....

Norway winds down in Afghanistan

Norwegian military forces are getting ready to pull out of Afghanistan after years of participation in NATO-led operations and several casualties. Norway's role is...
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