Tag: defense

Another aircraft carrier sailed into Oslo

For the second time in 17 months, a huge US aircraft carrier sailed up the Oslo fjord on Friday, accompanied by two Norwegian port...

Rethinking Northern Norway’s liberation

It's been 80 years since Northern Norway began being liberated from Nazi German occupation, but the celebrations aren't what they used to be. Traditional...

Defense wins big in new state budget, but chief still needs to cut costs

Norwegian Defense Chief Eirik Kristoffersen emerged as one of the biggest winners in state budget allocations on Monday, securing a hefty 21 percent increase...

Activists took aim at weapons producer

A group of pro-Palestinian activists blocked the entrance to the headquarters of Norwegian weapons producer Nammo in Raufoss on Thursday. They claim Nammo weapons...

Norway may reinforce Russian border

There's constant surveillance along the border between Norway and Russia in the far north, but surprisingly few physical barriers. That's likely to change, since...

Fishing boat drew warning shots from Russian warship

A Norwegian fishing boat crew operating in international Arctic waters but inside the Norwegian economic zone literally found themselves under fire from a Russian...

Police probe possible sabotage at Andøya

Another case of suspected cable-slicing has hit Norway, this time at Andøya in Nordland County. It's at least the second time cables have been...

Belgian soldiers face jail terms

Norwegian prosecutors are seeking jail terms for a group of Belgian soldiers who were involved in a brawl while training in Norway last winter....

NATO chief visits on farewell tour

It will be nearly another month before Norway's former prime minister, Jens Stoltenberg, can finally move home again. He was back in Oslo this...

Satellite launchings made history

Two satellites launched from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California last week are being hailed as "historic" for Norway's own space program. They'll...
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